Care Assistant - 12 hour shifts in Athlone

Job description

Job Title: Care Assistant (Health and Social Care).

 Job location: [Athlone ,Co. Westmeath]

Bluebird Care Longford, Roscommon & Westmeath are recruiting full-time and part time Care Assistants for 12hour block day shifts.

Salary is €13.10 to €14.00 per hour.

Job Location:

• Athlone, Co. Westmeath

Supplemental Pay

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay for Sundays and Bank Holidays

Benefits

• Free QQI Level 5 qualifications in Healthcare
• Wellness program
• Company events

Role of Healthcare Assistant

The Care Assistant’s/ Support worker's primary role is to deliver personal care and assistance to a client in his/her own home. Care Assistants/ Support workers are responsible for the implementation of the requirements of the clients care plan, perform identified care duties and promote client comfort, dignity and wellbeing.

Your responsibilities as a Care Assistant include . . .

Assist clients with Activities of daily living

Pay due care and attention to all aspects of care duties carried out on behalf of the client.

Provide a high standard of care in compliance with Bluebird Care Policies.

Qualifications & Experience

All staff are expected to meet regulatory training standards. Care Assistants must attend and successfully complete initial induction training with Bluebird Care before providing care and support to our customers. During your probation period, and beyond, you will continue to receive on the job and classroom based training to help you fully understand your role. You must be willing to participate in ongoing training so you can continue to give good and safe care and support

Qualities

Essential qualities of a Care Assistant include having a genuine concern for others, having the ability to demonstrate kindness, compassion and patience.

Employment Type

Full-time and part time permanent contracts.

Full driving license and access to car preferred but not essential for this position.

Very attractive rates of pay and employee benefits.

Contact us if you would like to know more about this position

Telephone: 090 6491044

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: €13.10-€14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Full driving License (Preferred)
• Healthcare Qualification (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)