Healthcare Assistant

Job Title:Healthcare Assistant Locations: Cork city & Suburbs, North Cork- Mallow, Charleville, Kanturk, Buttevant, Doneraile Role of Healthcare Assistant The Care Assistants 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. 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 or be willing to complete QQI modules Care of the Older Person and Care Skills/Healthcare Support. Patient Moving and Manual Handling certificate (desirable) Experience working with intellectual disabilities or elderly clients desirable but not essential training will be provided. Fluent level of English both written and oral 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 Fulltime Flexible working hours Attractive rates of pay and employee benefits own transport desirable Job Types:Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Salary: From €13.45 per hour Expected hours: 39 per week Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability Experience: Healthcare: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: Care of the elderly & care skills (preferred) Patient Moving & Handling Certification (preferred) Work Location: In person Skills: * Healthcare Assistant * * Healthcare Experience * * Care Assistants *