Health Care Assistant Required - Block Hours

Job Title: Health Care Assistant, 1:1 role supporting an individual with a physical disability in their home.

Job location: Birr, Portumna, Ballinasloe

€18 per hour

Benefits:

• Community Bonus
• Guaranteed Income & Hours
• Paid Training
• Corporate Club Membership.
• Employee Wellness Program.
• Probation Bonus
• Paid Holidays
• Travel Expenses

Role of the Personal Assistant

A Personal Assistant’s primary purpose is to deliver personal care and assistance to a client in their own home. Personal 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:

Health Care Assistant must have either obtained QQI approved Level 5 Modules Care of the Older Person and Care Skills/Healthcare Support

OR have a minimum of two-years' experience caring for others and be willing to undertake the two qualification modules outlined above.

Qualities and Characteristics:

The essential qualities of a Health Care Assistant include:

• Genuine compassion for others.
• The ability to consistently demonstrate kindness.
• Empathy.
• Patience.
• Being a good communicator.
• Ability to build a rapport with others is also key!

Employment Types Available:

• Full and part time hours are available, dependent on your availability.
• Block hours - Day Shift
• Guaranteed Hours Contracts Available.
• We offer an attractive salary and employee benefits.

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

Telephone: 0526188080/ 0871608263

Email: tipperary@bluebirdcare.ie