Healthcare Assistants – Longford & Surrounding Areas

Job Name: Healthcare Assistants

Pay Up To: Rate of pay from €14.35/hour plus loyalty bonus

Job Type : Flexible hours available Monday to Friday 8am to 10pm

Location: Longford town, Ardagh, Co. Longford, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford and surrounding areas in Longford

Guided by Clinical Leads across 25 Irish offices, Bluebird Care has revolutionised Home Care delivery.

Our Clinical Lead offers exceptional support and training to Healthcare Assistants, significantly enhancing our Clients' lives. We seek empathetic, reliable candidates for Healthcare Assistant roles.

What our Healthcare Assistants say about us:

I appreciate the outstanding support and guidance from my clinical lead

Teamwork is essential and it makes a noticeable difference to my clients

 Benefits:

  Rate of pay from €14.35/hour

  Paid Travel time for journeys from client to client

  Loyalty Bonus

  €300 bonus for friend referrals

  Flexible hours available Monday to Friday 8am to 10pm

  Bi-weekly payment

  Garda vetting at no cost

  Opportunities for career growth

  Assistance with OOI registration if needed

  24/7 nurse-led support

  Employee Assistance Program

  Bike to Work initiative

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, prompting 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 and Safety regulations.

 Minimum qualifications and experience:

  Completion of at least 2 modules: OOI Care Skills and OOI Care of the Older Person or a minimum of one year's experience in a healthcare setting.

  If applicable International Police Clearance Certificate.

  Willingness to undergo a medical examination to obtain a medical fitness certificate for work.

  Holding a full driver's license and owning transport.

  Ability to work independently and 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.