KERRY/WEST CORK: CARE ASSISTANT
KERRY/WEST CORK: CARE ASSISTANT
Kerry & West Cork
Posted 16/07/2021
Job description
Job Title: Care Assistant (Health/Social Care)
Job Location: Tralee and Listowel
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 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, temporary/permanent contracts available
- Flexible working hours
- Attractive rates of pay and employee benefits
Expiry Date for applications: 1st March 2019
Contact us if you would like to know more about this position
Telephone: 066 7104015
Email: kerrywestcork@bluebirdcare.ie
Only applicants meeting the criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process. Bluebird Care are an equal opportunities employer.
