Healthcare Assistant (Homecare)
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Job Description- 2982292175293;-8.98770618438721;BLUEBIRD CARE, BLOCK 6 , Galway Tech Pk, Park , Galway , Co. Galway , H91 W30F
Bluebird Care Galway currently have Healthcare Assistant opportunities in Galway City & County.
The Healthcare Assistant will be providing care for clients in their own homes. You will be support by our Clinical Governance & Management Team in Galway City office.
Role of Care Assistant: The Healthcare assistant’s primary role is to deliver personal care and
assistance to a client in his/her own home. Healthcare assistants are responsible for theimplementation of the requirements of the clients care plan, perform identified care duties
and promote client comfort, dignity and wellbeing. Your responsibilities will include
Assist the client with Activities of Daily 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 and experience:Healthcare assistants must have obtained the QQI approved Level 5 Modules Care of the "Older Person" and "Care Skills/Healthcare Support" (or equivalent) or have a minimum of one-year experience caring for others and be in a position to undertake the two modules outlined above.
Healthcare Assistants must hold a full driving licence. Non-EEA candidated must hold a full International driving licence and be willing to obtain a full Irish Driving Licence within 6 months of arriving in Ireland
Qualities:Essential qualities of a Healthcare assistant include having a genuine concern for others, having the ability to demonstrate kindness, compassion and patience.
Employment Type: Permanent Job with flexibility, you must have good availability which is a requirement.
Attractive salary and employee benefits offered.Minimum annual remuneration: €30,000 per year based on 39 hours per week, additional hours up to 48 hours per week available. The minimum annual remuneration may be subject to upward revision based on qualifications, experience, and job performance
Applicants must pass our full Recruitment and Training plan which included Garda vetting and/or International Police Clearance if you lived abroad for more than 6 months.
For more details: Email carejobsgalway@bluebirdcare.ie or Call: 091480049 during business hours.- Sector:
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Candidate Requirements
Essential- Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
- Minimum Qualification:Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)
QQI Level 5 in Care Skills and Care ot the older person
- Driving Licence: Full B
- Ability Skills:Interpersonal Skills, Personal/Social Care
- Competency Skills:Flexibility, Time Management
- Languages:English C1-Advanced