Healthcare Assistant Bluebird Care

Bluebird Care Dublin South west is seeking qualified and experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our growing team in Waterford. Successful candidates will be responsible for providing home care services to our clients in the local community.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide personal, non-medical care and assistance to clients in their own homes
Assist with clients’ physical, nutritional and social needs as laid out in their Care Plan.
These duties may include providing personal care (e.g., washing, dressing, assisting with continence care), mobilizing, assistance with feeding, meal preparation, light housekeeping, etc.
Requirements:
A major award in Health or Social Care or equivalent (Qualified to Level 5 on the QQI Framework)
Previous care or healthcare experience
A general understanding of geriatric health and mobility issues
Strong verbal communication skills and good command of spoken and written English
A full Irish (or Irish recognized) Driving License and access to a vehicle is essential
Hours of Work:
39 hours per week
Must be available to work various shifts, including mornings, afternoons and evenings (including weekends and bank holidays)

Salary:
€32,691 per annum

Candidate Requirements
Essential
Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 2
Minimum Qualification: Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programmed) OR QQI Level 5 Health.

Desirable
Ability Skills: Interpersonal Skills, Personal/Social Care
Competency Skills: Teamwork, Time Management