Health Care Assistant - County Meath

Health Care Assistant - County Meath

Co. Meath, Ireland

Posted 07/06/2024

  • Co. Meath, Ireland

  • negotiable

  • competitive

Job description

Job description


Job Title: Healthcare Assistant


Full and part time roles available


Job Location: Ballyfermot, Clondalkin, Inchicore, Palmerstown & Lucan


  • Attractive salary and employee benefits (Starting at €13.10 for new entrants and up €15.00 for QQI qualified & experienced staff)
  • Sunday Rates up to €17
  • Bi- Weekly Pay
  • Travel payment
  • Full support from our Care Management Team and 24/7 emergency phone
  • Positive Working Environment - with many celebrations throughout the year!
  • Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
  • Bluebird Care will provide Free QQI Training for Care Skills & Care of the Older Person.
  • Free Manual Handling Training
  • Double Pay Public Holiday's
  • Employee of the Month award - €50 Voucher
  • Yearly Loyalty Bonus discharged in December - Tax Free (Approx €250 for Part Time and €500 for Full time)
  • Christmas Gifts & Raffle
  • Employees of the Year Awards – Spirit of Bluebird Care Award €150 Tax Free Voucher & Care Assistant of the Year Award - €250 Tax Free Voucher
  • Refer a Friend Scheme - €500 for every successful referral!
  • Professional Development - we love to promote from within!
  • Bike To Work Scheme
  • Uniform & Free PPE Provided


Qualifications & Experience Required:

Healthcare Assistants must have either obtained QQI approved Level 5 Modules Care of the Older Person and Care Skills/Healthcare Support; or have a minimum of one-years' experience caring for others and be willing to undertake the two qualification modules outlined above. Bluebird Care will provide Free QQI Training for Care Skills & Care of the Older Person.

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


Role of the Care Assistant:

A Healthcare Assistant’s primary purpose is to deliver personal care and assistance to a client in their own home. Healthcare 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. The essential qualities of a Healthcare Assistant include having genuine compassion for others, and the ability to consistently demonstrate kindness, empathy and patience. Being a good communicator, with the ability to build a rapport with others is also key!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent


Pay: €13.10-€30.00 per hour


Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week


Benefits:

  • Bike to work scheme
  • Company events
  • Employee assistance program
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay
  • Monthly bonus
  • Performance bonus
  • Retention bonus
  • Yearly bonus

Work authorisation:


  • Ireland (required)



Work Location: In person


Telephone: 01 820 8250

Email: dublinwestrecruitment@bluebirdcare.ie



  • Location

    Co. Meath, Ireland

  • Contract type

    negotiable

  • Details

    competitive