Healthcare Assistant - Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

Job description

We currently have Healthcare Assistant opportunities in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours.
• Paid Training Contribution.
• Probation Bonus.
• Retention Bonus.
• Travel Expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• PPE Supplied.
• In House Training.
• Out of hours support.
• Paid Garda Vetting.
• Paid Holiday Leave.
• Refer a friend Scheme.
• Uniform Supplied.
• Work and Learn Scheme.
• Full and part time hours.
• Guaranteed hours contracts available.
• Attractive salary and employee benefits.

Role of Care Assistant:

The Healthcare assistant’s primary role is to deliver personal care and assistance to a client in his/her own home. Healthcare 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 will 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: 

Healthcare assistants must have obtained the 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 Healthcare assistant include having a genuine concern for others, having the ability to demonstrate kindness, compassion and patience.

To apply or find out more please click apply now.

Telephone: 0567789952 / 0871608263

Email: ckw@bluebirdcare.ie