Advanced Healthcare Assistant

Advanced Healthcare Assistant – Full-Time Role

At Bluebird Care Limerick, we are growing our team and are seeking experienced, compassionate, and dedicated Advanced Healthcare Assistants to provide exceptional care and support to clients in their own homes.

This is an opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful difference in your local community. As an Advanced Healthcare Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering person centred care, supporting client independence, and mentoring colleagues and new team members are required.

Locations

Limerick City & County such as:

· Castelconnell

· Pallasgreen

· Bruff

· Newcastle West

· Askeaton

· Rathkeale

· Kilmallock

· Abbeyfeale

Salary & Benefits

· Competitive hourly rates from €18 up to €20 per hour, paid Travel time & Mileage between calls

· Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

· Bike to work Scheme

· Paid Training – additional career progression – QQI Modules.

· EAP

· Additional On Call Care

Key Responsibilities

· Deliver high quality personal care and support tailored to individual client needs

· Assist with personal hygiene, mobility, nutrition, medication prompting, daily social and living activities

· Support clients to maintain independence and dignity within their own homes

· Monitor, record, and report changes in clients’ physical, emotional, and social wellbeing

· Maintain accurate care records and documentation

· Liaise effectively with care managers, nurses, family members, and other healthcare professionals

· Promote and maintain a safe, respectful, and person centred care environment

· Act as a role model for best practice and support the development of new care staff where appropriate

·        Shadow new hires and assist with practical induction support

·        Demonstrate best practice during care delivery

·        Provide guidance and encouragement to less experienced carers

·        Assist with competency observations and feedback

·        Support positive communication between carers and the office team

·        Help identify additional training or support needs

·        Promote company values, policies, and care standards

·        Support clients with more complex care requirements where needed

·        Escalate concerns appropriately to supervisors or management

·        Monitoring PPE and infection control standards

·        Observing moving & handling techniques

·        Supporting new client starts

Requirements

Essential

QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support, or an Equivalent recognised qualification.

· Minimum 3 years' experience in Home Care or advanced carer role

· Full Availability

· Minimum 3 years' professional experience in home care, community care, residential care, or a healthcare setting

· Full Valid EU/EEA Licence, clean driving licence

· Access to own Car

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to work independently and demonstrate strong clinical awareness

· Reliability, attendance and Punctuality

· Willing to improve practice and ability to represent company values in the workplace

Desirable Experience

· Disabilities

· Dementia care

· Palliative care

· Supporting clients with complex care needs

· Mentoring or buddying new care staff

Why Join Bluebird Care Limerick?

We recognise the value of experienced carers and reward commitment, professionalism, and excellence in care delivery. Our Advanced Healthcare Assistants are trusted members of the team who play a vital role in supporting clients to live independently and safely at home.

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care and are ready to progress your career with one of Ireland's leading home care providers, we would love to hear from you.