Please note that this role is often referred to by alternative titles: Home Support Worker, Home Carer, Community Carer, Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, and more.
The Opportunity: We currently have Healthcare Assistant opportunities in all areas of Moycullen and surrounding areas. You will be providing care for clients in their own homes. You will be supported by our Clinical Governance & Management Team in our Galway City office.
Role of Care Assistant: Your 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 paying 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 Level 5 Modules "Care of the Older Person" and "Care Skills/Healthcare Support" (or equivalent) or have a minimum of one-years experience caring for others and be in a position to undertake the two modules outlined above during your employment which will be supported by the company.
Qualities: Essential qualities of a Healthcare assistant include having a genuine concern for others, having the ability to demonstrate kindness, compassion and patience.
Applicants must pass our full Recruitment and Training plan including Garda vetting and/or International Police Clearance if you have lived outside the Republic of Ireland for more than 6 months.
Employment Type: Permanent with flexibility but good availability is a requirement.
Attractive salary and employee benefits offered:
Starting pay at €14 per hour Monday to Saturday, €16 per hour on Sunday and €28 per hour on Bank Holidays. It may be possible to get paid more depending on your qualifications and experience. In addition to the normal hours of work you are paid a travel allowance between care visits.
Benefits:
Bike to work scheme
Company events
Employee assistance program
Sick pay
Store discount
Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:
Galway, County Galway: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
Full Irish Driving Licence? (required)
Work authorisation:
Ireland (required)
Expected start date: 10/02/2025
Contact Details:
If you would like to know more about this position call us on 091480049 or email carejobsgalway@bluebirdcare.ie
