Care Assistant - [Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim]

Job description

Job Title: Care Assistant (Health and Social Care)

Job location: [Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim]

Bluebird Care Longford, Roscommon & Westmeath are recruiting full-time and part time Care Assistants.

Salary is €16.38 to €17.50 per hourly call including travel time.

Supplemental Pay :

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay for Sundays and Bank Holidays

Benefits :

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

Role of the Care Assistant

A Care Assistant’s primary purpose is to deliver personal care and assistance to a client in their own home. Care Assistants are responsible for the implementation of the requirements of the clients care plan, performing identified care duties and promoting client comfort, dignity and wellbeing.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the client in their daily activities;
• Paying due care and attention to all aspects of care duties carried out on behalf of the client;
• Providing a high standard of care, in compliance with Bluebird Care Policies.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Care Assistants must have either obtained QQI approved Level 5 Modules Care of the Older Person and Care Skills/Healthcare Support; or have a minimum of one-years' experience caring for others and be willing to undertake the two qualification modules outlined above.

Qualities and Characteristics:

The essential qualities of a Care Assistant include having genuine compassion for others, and the ability to consistently demonstrate kindness, empathy and patience. Being a good communicator, with the ability to build a rapport with others is also key!

Employment Types Available:

• Full and part time hours are available, dependent on your availability.
• Working hours are flexible. 
• We offer an attractive salary and employee benefits.

Contact us today if you would like to hear more about working with Bluebird Care! 

Telephone: 090 6491044

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

Salary: €16.38-€17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Flexitime

Schedule:

• Day Shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

Care: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:Full driving License (required)

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

Work Permit:

Ireland (required)

Work Location: On the road