Job Title: Care Assistant (Health/Social Care)
Job Location: Renmore & Mervue areas (Galway city)
Role of Healthcare Assistant
The Care Assistant’s primary role is to deliver personal care and assistance to a client in his/her own home. Care 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.
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Your responsibilities as a Care Assistant include . . .
- Assist the client with Activities of Living
- Pay 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
- Care Assistants must have obtained QQI approved Level 5 Modules Care of the Older Person and Care Skills/Healthcare Support.
- Or have a minimum of one-year experience caring for others and be in a position to undertake the two modules outlined above.
Qualities
Essential qualities of a Care Assistant Include having a genuine concern for others, having the ability to demonstrate kindness, compassion and patience.
Employment Type
- This position is available on a full-time/part-time, temporary/permanent contract basis
- Flexible working hours to match your lifestyle
- Fully supported by our team Clinical Nurse Managers & Homecare Coordinators
- Attractive rates of pay plus Sunday premium rate
- In-house QQI Level 5 training in Healthcare Support
- Mileage expenses paid
- Free Life Insurance
- “Perks” Staff discount scheme
- Job sharing opportunities
- Career progression opportunities
- Out of hours support
Expiry Date for applications: Friday 22nd February 2019
Contact Details:
- Tel: (091) 480 048
- Email: [email protected]
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