Healthcare Assistants Mountmellick

Guided by Nurse Managers across 25 offices nationwide, Bluebird Care has revolutionised Home Care in Ireland. Our Clinical Nurse Managers offer unmatched support and training to our Healthcare Assistants, significantly enhancing the quality of life for our Clients. We seek compassionate and reliable individuals to become part of our team as Healthcare Assistants.

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

Services we can provide:

• Services for Older Persons
• Disability Services
• Complex Care for Adults
• Complex Care for Children

Benefits include

• Earning up to €20.20 per hour
• Compensation for travel
• Competitive hourly and 1/2 hourly rates
• €250 refer-a-friend program
• Flexible work schedule
• Paid every second Friday
• Complimentary uniforms
• No charge for Garda vetting
• Free manual handling training
• Career advancement opportunities
• Support with QQI enrolment, if required
• Carer of the Month awards
• Around-the-clock support from a nurse-led team
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme
• Bike to Work scheme

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.