Healthcare Assistant

Bluebird Care one of Ireland's leading health and social care providers was set up in Ireland in 2007.  Bluebird Care place the customer at the heart and centre of every interaction providing care and support with kindness, compassion, consideration and respect. We seek empathetic, reliable candidates for Healthcare Assistant roles.

Benefits:

- Competitive rates for full and half hours

- Travel expenses covered

- Bi-weekly payment

- Free uniforms

- Free Garda Vetting

- Free Manual Handling Training

- Discounted flexible online QQI Care of the older person & Care Skills modules

- Monthly Carer awards

- 24/7 nurse-led support

- Employee Assistance Program

Duties include

- Providing personal care, toileting, meal preparation, moving and transferring, supervising medication, and light housework.

- Adhering to the client’s Care Plan, which outlines the individual nature of services.

- Facilitating social interactions and activities, offering companionship.

- Promoting independence.

- Communicating any changes or concerns regarding client needs/care to the office.

- 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.

- Hold a full driver’s license and own transport.

- 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.

- An ability to work on your own initiative or as part of a team

- Ideally you will have prior experience care for an older person in their home

Contact:

Michelle at Sligo@bluebirdcare.ie

071 9155008