Guided by Nurse Managers across 25 Irish offices, Bluebird Care has revolutionised Home Care delivery. Our Clinical Nurse Managers offer exceptional support and training to Healthcare Assistants, significantly enhancing our Clients' lives. We seek empathetic, reliable candidates for Healthcare Assistant roles.
What our Healthcare Assistants say about us:
- I appreciate the outstanding support and guidance from my Nurse Managers
- Teamwork is essential, and it makes a noticeable difference to my clients
Locations: County Laois and surrounding areas. Additionally, Bluebird Care is hiring for positions across Kildare Laois and Offaly, all applications will be considered.
Benefits:
- Earn up to €20.20/hour
- Travel expenses covered
- Competitive rates for full and half hours
- €250 bonus for referrals
- Flexible scheduling
- Bi-weekly payment
- Free uniforms
- Garda vetting at no cost
- Complimentary manual handling training
- Opportunities for career growth
- Assistance with QQI registration if needed
- Monthly Carer awards
- 24/7 nurse-led support
- Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Program
- Bike to Work initiative
The role's purpose is to assist our clients with all facets of their daily living. Care will be provided in the client's home, and it is crucial that all services are rendered in a manner that is safe, compassionate, and caring.
Duties include
Providing personal care, toileting, meal preparation, moving and transferring, Alzheimer's, Dementia, and high-dependency care, supervising medication, and addressing light housework/basic shopping needs.- Adhering to the client's Care Plan, which outlines the individual nature of services.
- Facilitating social interactions and activities, offering companionship.
- Promoting independence.
- Observing, listening to, and engaging with clients to foster positive relationships with them and their families.
- Being punctual and managing time efficiently.
- Upholding the confidentiality policy.
- Communicating any changes or concerns regarding client needs/care to the office.
- Documenting and reporting any incidents.
- Complying with Health & Safety regulations.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Completion of at least 2 modules: QQI Care Skills and QQI Care of the Older Person.- A minimum of one year's experience in a healthcare setting.
- Possession of a clean Garda Vetting Certificate and, if applicable, an International Police Clearance Certificate.
- Willingness to undergo a medical examination to obtain a medical fitness certificate for work.
- Holding a driver's license, owning transport, and being proficient in using Google Maps to locate client homes.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Reliability, dedication, diligence, and trustworthiness. A good understanding of GDPR, especially its importance in working with the elderly.
- Proficiency in English, both verbal and written.
- Eligibility to work in the Republic of Ireland.
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