Health Care Assistant – Kells

Job title:

Health Care Assistant – Kells

Company

Bluebird Care

Job description

• Attractive salary and employee benefits (up €15.00 for QQI qualified & experienced staff)
• Sunday Rates up to €17.00
• Double Pay Bank Holiday
• Bi- Weekly Pay
• Travel payment
• Bluebird Care will provide Free QQI Training for Care Skills & Care of the Older Person.
• Free Manual Handling Training
• Full support from our Care Management Team and 24/7 emergency phone
• Positive Working Environment – with many celebrations throughout the year!
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Employee of the Month award – €50 Voucher
• Yearly Loyalty Bonus discharged in December – Tax Free (Approx €250 for Part Time and €500 for Full time)
• Christmas Gifts & Raffle
• Employees of the Year Awards – Spirit of Bluebird Care Award €150 Tax Free Voucher & Care Assistant of the Year Award – €250 Tax Free Voucher
• Refer a Friend Scheme – €500 for every successful referral for you & for the person you refer!
• Professional Development – we love to promote from within!
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Uniform & Free PPE Provided

Qualifications & Experience Required:Healthcare Assistants must have either obtained QQI approved Level 5 Modules Care of the Older Person and Care Skills/Healthcare Support; or have a minimum of one-years’ experience caring for others and be willing to undertake the two qualification modules outlined above.Bluebird Care will provide Free QQI Training for Care Skills & Care of the Older Person.Contact us today if you would like to hear more about working with Bluebird Care!Role of the Care Assistant:A Healthcare Assistant’s primary purpose is to deliver personal care and assistance to a client in their own home. Healthcare Assistants are responsible for the implementation of the requirements of the clients care plan, performing identified care duties and promoting client comfort, dignity and wellbeing. The essential qualities of a Healthcare Assistant include having genuine compassion for others, and the ability to consistently demonstrate kindness, empathy and patience. Being a good communicator, with the ability to build a rapport with others is also key!Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PermanentExpected hours: 20 – 48 per weekBenefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Monthly bonus
• Performance bonus
• Retention bonus
• Yearly bonus

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected salary

Location

Kells, Co Meath

Job date

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:25:20 GMT

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