Community Health Care Assistant

Description:

A Health Care Assistant's primary purpose is to deliver personal care and assistance to a client in their own home. Health Care 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.

Your main responsibilities will include:
 

• Assisting the client in their daily activities;
• Paying due care and attention to all aspects of care duties carried out on behalf of the client;
• Providing a high standard of care, in compliance with Bluebird Care Policies.
   

Qualifications & Experience Required:

Health Care 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.

Qualities and Characteristics:

The essential qualities of a Health Care Assistant include:
 

• Genuine compassion for others.
• The ability to consistently demonstrate kindness.
• Empathy.
• Patience.
• Being a good communicator.
• Ability to build a rapport with others is also key!