Healthcare Assistant-Old Age Care- Dublin 8, Dublin 12, Dublin 16, Dublin 24

Job description

Job Title: Care Assistant (Older Persons)

Job Location: 

Dublin 8(Dolphins Barn,Inchicore,Kilmainham,Portabello)

Dublin 12(Bluebiell,Crumlin,Drimnagh,Walkinstown)

Dublin 16 & 24(Tallaght,Firhouse,Jobstown,Kilnamanagh,Old Bawn,Knocklyon)

Role of Healthcare Assistant

The Care Assistant’s primary role is to deliver personal care and assistance to a client in his/her own home. Care Assistants 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 the client with Activities of 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

• Care Assistants must have obtained (or are willing to obtain within 3 months of starting) QQI approved Level 5 Modules Care of the Older Person and Care Skills/Healthcare Support.
• Or have a minimum of one-year experience caring for others and be in a position to undertake the two modules outlined above.

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/part-time contracts available
• Flexible working hours
• Attractive rates of pay and employee benefits
• Uniform and All PPE provided
• Training opportunities provided

Contact Details:

• Email: Tararyan@Bluebirdcare.ie