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- Cork City & Suburbs
- permanent
Healthcare Assistant - Weekends Only - Cork City
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Healthcare Assistant-Weekends Only-Cork City About Us Bluebird Care is a respected care provider delivering high-quality, person-centred support. We are currently recruiting compassionate Health Care Assistants to join our growing team. Locations Cork City Douglas Mayfield Blackpool Bishopstown Mahon Montenotte Glanmire Salary & Benefits Starting from €14.50 per hour Flexible working hours: weekend hours ideal for students Paid mileage and travel time Referral scheme Free Manual Handling training In house training courses Bike to work scheme (includes e-bikes!) Employee assistance program Sick pay Wellness program Responsibilities: Assist clients with Activities of Living and personal care in their own homes Follow the requirements of each client’s care plan Promote client comfort, dignity, and wellbeing Provide a high standard of care in compliance with Bluebird Care policies Pay due care and attention to all aspects of care duties carried out on behalf of the client Requirements: QQI Level 5 modules in Care of the Older Person and Care Skills / Healthcare Support or Minimum one year’s experience caring for others and willingness to complete required modules Full, clean driving licence (essential) Access to own transport (essential) If you are passionate about delivering high standards of care and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. BBCOCY
- Cork City & Suburbs
- permanent
Healthcare Assistant – Kanturk – Full-Time & Part-Time – Block Shifts
range
Healthcare Assistants Urgently Needed – Kanturk – Full-Time & Part-Time – Block Shifts €14.50–€16.00/hr + paid mileage & travel time Immediate opportunities for full-time & part-time Healthcare Assistants in Kanturk – block shifts available (8am–5pm). Please note: For our full time applicants, the wage needs to be 30,000 minimum salary per annum, and the hours need to be 39 hours per week maximum. About Us Bluebird Care is a leading home care provider known for delivering high-quality, person-centred support. We are growing our Kanturk team and seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants for both full-time and part-time roles. Why Work With Us €14.50–€16.00/hr starting pay Paid mileage & travel time Block shifts available: 8am–5pm, Mon–Sun Flexible full-time & part-time hours Sick pay & employee assistance programme Free Manual Handling training & ongoing courses Wellness programme & Bike-to-Work scheme (includes e-bikes!) Referral rewards What You’ll Do Provide personal care & support with daily living in clients’ homes Deliver care according to each client’s plan Promote dignity, independence & comfort Maintain high standards in line with Bluebird Care policies Pay due care and attention to all aspects of care duties carried out on behalf of the client What You Need QQI Level 5 Care of the Older Person & Care Skills (or working towards) OR 1+ year’s care experience with willingness to complete QQI modules Full clean driving licence & own transport (essential) Apply Now Apply today to start making a real difference in Kanturk . Immediate full-time & part-time block shifts (8am–5pm) available. BBCONT
- Cork City & Suburbs
- permanent
Health Care Assistant-Glanmire & Surrounds
range
Health Care Assistant – Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities About Us Bluebird Care is a respected care provider delivering high-quality, person-centred support. We are currently recruiting compassionate Health Care Assistants to join our growing team in: Locations Cork City Glanmire Riverstown Tivoli Sallybrook Dunkettle Salary & Benefits Starting from €15.00 Flexible working hours: full-time and part-time opportunities Paid mileage and travel time Car provided for calls Referral scheme Free Manual Handling training In house training courses Bike to work scheme (includes e-bikes!) Employee assistance program Sick pay Wellness program Responsibilities Assist clients with Activities of Living and personal care in their own homes Follow the requirements of each client’s care plan Promote client comfort, dignity, and wellbeing Provide a high standard of care in compliance with Bluebird Care policies Pay due care and attention to all aspects of care duties carried out on behalf of the client Requirements QQI Level 5 modules in Care of the Older Person and Care Skills / Healthcare Support or Minimum one year’s experience caring for others and willingness to complete required modules Experience working with intellectual disabilities Full, clean driving licence is essential Car will be provided Please note: For our full time applicants, the wage needs to be 30,000 minimum salary per annum, and the hours need to be 39 hours per week maximum. If you are passionate about delivering high standards of care and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. For qualified applicants with full QQI (that includes Care Skills and Care Of The Elderly) and 2 year’s experience: €17 Euro p/h For qualified applicants with full QQI (that includes Care Skills and Care Of The Elderly): €16.00 Euro p/h For experienced applicants without QQI, or candidates with Care Skills and Care of the Elderly but without full award: 15.50 p/h For candidates without any QQI, or paid experience, we can facilitate training in QQI Care Skills and Care Of The Elderly: 15p/h BBCOCY
- Cork City & Suburbs
- permanent
Registered Nurse
competitive
Registered Nurse (Paediatric & Adult Care) – Full-Time (Nights) About Us Bluebird Care is a trusted care provider delivering high-quality, person-centred support. We are currently recruiting dedicated Staff Nurses to join our team, providing empathetic and committed care to children with complex needs in the community and supporting them and their families. Locations: Cork City Bishopstown Wilton Douglas Blackpool Carrigaline Mayfield Montenotte Salary & Benefits HSE rates Paid mileage and travel time Referral scheme Pension scheme Sick pay €1500 sign on bonus Schedule 70 hours fortnightly-nights Responsibilities: Provide evidence-based nursing care in line with each child’s care plan, prioritising their needs, comfort, and safety. Support children with complex care needs in the community while also assisting their families as key partners in care. Work as part of nurse-led care teams under the supervision of the Nursing Operations Manager. Maintain current NMBI registration, demonstrate strong communication skills, and ideally bring experience with children/young people. Show kindness, compassion, and respect, recognising and safeguarding each child as an individual. Requirements: Registered Nurse on live register of NMBI Residence in the Republic of Ireland is essential Paediatric experience desirable Homecare experience necessary Tracheostomy training required, refresher training can be provided Patient Moving and Manual Handling A full Irish/EU driver's licence is desirable Qualities: To promote the recognition of the child as an individual Demonstrate kindness, compassion and respect to children and their support circle To be committed to the care and concern of children
- Cork City & Suburbs
- permanent
Full Time Health Care Assistant-Cork City & Suburbs
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Health Care Assistant – Full-Time-Cork City About Us Bluebird Care is a respected care provider delivering high-quality, person-centred support. We are currently recruiting compassionate Health Care Assistants to join our growing team. Cork City Douglas Mayfield Blackpool Bishopstown Mahon Montenotte Glanmire Salary & Benefits €32,691.00 per year Flexible working hours: full-time and part-time opportunities Paid mileage and travel time Car provided for calls Referral scheme Free Manual Handling training In house training courses Bike to work scheme (includes e-bikes!) Employee assistance program Sick pay Wellness program 39 hour working week Responsibilities: Assist clients with Activities of Living and personal care in their own homes Follow the requirements of each client’s care plan Promote client comfort, dignity, and wellbeing Provide a high standard of care in compliance with Bluebird Care policies Pay due care and attention to all aspects of care duties carried out on behalf of the client Requirements: QQI Level 5 modules in Care of the Older Person and Care Skills / Healthcare Support or Minimum one year’s experience caring for others and willingness to complete required modules Experience working with intellectual disabilities Full, clean driving licence is essential Car will be provided If you are passionate about delivering high standards of care and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. BBCOCY/HCA
- Cork City & Suburbs
- permanent
Care Manager
negotiable
Care manager Purpose of the role To provide high quality homecare services that support customer so they can enjoy the best quality of life. Key Responsibilities Support the day to day running of the business. Allocate resources and monitor performance to deliver high quality, safe and effective homecare to customers within budget. Manage all aspects of the staff team. Provide strong leadership so staff are clear about their respective duties and responsibilities and have the support they need to carry out their roles safely. Duties: · Responsible for the safe delivery of care in line with legislative requirements and company policy and procedures · Undertake training and development to keep up to date with the law, best practice and changes in company policy. Alloy this knowledge today today management and delivery of care. · Maintain full and accurate records and reporting systems in accordance with legal requirements and to ensure the effective running of the business. · Implement quality management and improvements systems. Effectively manage complaints and incidents. Carry out investigations relating to quality of the service and use findings to make improvements. · Be prepared to work flexibly to ensure the safe delivery of the service. Professional/ Clinical Responsibilities · Promote the rights of each customer and keep their wishes at the centre of their care and support · Ensure that prior to each service commencing there is a full assessment of each customer’s needs and associated risks is carried out. Identify what the customer would like to achieve from their care and support · To develop and promote good relationships with customers, families and carers and this a holistic approach to care · Ensure the business creates, with the customer/or their chosen representatives, a written tailored care and support plan that respects the customer’s wishes and promotes their dignity and privacy. Ensure the plan includes appropriate risk control and measurements to reduce the risks. · Provide the customer, and where appropriate their representatives with information about the service so that they are clear about what to expect and how they can raise any concerns. · Apply excellent communication skills with customers, their families and representatives, staff and other health and social care professionals to deliver high quality homecare and services. · Keep all information about customers, their representatives and their families secure and confidential except where policy requires you to share to protect the interests of our customers. · To liaise and report on a regular basis with our Nursing Operations Manager on all aspects of care. · To be familiar with and act according to Nursing and Midwifery Board Ireland professional code of conduct. · To be responsible for personal professional development. Lead and manage staff · Ensure there are sufficient numbers of suitably qualified staff allocated appropriately to always meet service needs. Implement company policy and procedure in relation to managing absence, disciplinary, capability and grievance matters. · Provide information and guidance to enable staff to effectively and safely carry out their roles. · Ensure all emergency oncall issues are dealt with effectively, such as covering calls either directly and indirectly when care assistant is sick or absent. Promote the Business · Attend external meetings and represent the service in a positive manner · Participate in the growth and development of the business. Work with the franchise owner to achieve key performance targets. Essential Criteria · A nursing qualification is essential, A Registered Nurse on the Live Register of NMBI and 5 years post qualification experience · Good understanding of Clinical Governance and responsibilities · Excellent understanding of the needs of people who require care and support at home and the provision of homecare services in line with best practice · Good understanding of the regulatory responsibilities of the HSE and HIQA and the law relation to homecare services. · Knowledge of health and safety matter and risk management in relation to homecare. · Knowledge of how to recognise abuse and of safeguarding procedures · Excellent communication skills · Experience of care services, risk assessment and individual care and support · Ability to plan and organise workloads effectively so customers receive the service they expect. · Ability to make sure Bluebird Care’s policies, procedures and instructions are implemented effectively across the business