Healthcare Assistant
- Bluebird Care
- Ref: #JOB-2459333
- Multiple Locations
- No of positions: 4
- Paid Position
- 40 hours per week
- 33529.60 Euro Annually
- Published On: 21 Jul 2026
- Closing On: 18 Aug 2026
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Job Description
Multiple locations BLUEBIRD CARE, Callan Road, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny, R95 CV99BLUEBIRD TRADING, Unit 8 , Crann Ard Bus Ctr , Crann Ard, Clonmel , Co. Tipperary , E91 YC03 52.6346740722656;-7.2742748260498;BLUEBIRD CARE , Callan Road , Kilkenny , Co. Kilkenny , R95 CV99
52.3715972900391;-7.70085620880127;BLUEBIRD TRADING, Unit 8 , Crann Ard Bus Ctr , Crann Ard, Clonmel , Co. Tipperary , E91 YC03 Employer: Bluebird Care We currently have Healthcare Assistant opportunities in Kilkenny & Tipperary area. The Healthcare Assistant would be providing care for clients in their own homes). Support from our Clinical Governance Team and local office support in Clonmel and Kilkenny. Attractive salary and employee benefits offered Role of Care Assistant: The Healthcare assistant’s primary role is to deliver personal care and assistance to a client in his/her own home. Healthcare 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 will 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: Healthcare assistants must have obtained the QQI approved Level 5 Modules Care of the Older Person and Care Skills/Healthcare Support. Or have a minimum of one-year experience caring for others and be in a position to undertake the two modules outlined above. Qualities: Essential qualities of a Healthcare assistant include having a genuine concern for others, having the ability to demonstrate kindness, compassion and patience. Employment Type: Flexibility and strong availability required. Salary of €33,529.60 per year, 40 hours per week. Contact us if you would like to know more about this position. Applicants must pass our full Recruitment and Training plan prior to commencing employment. Telephone: 0567789952
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Career Level
- Entry Level
Candidate Requirements
Essential- Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
- Minimum Qualification:No Qualification OR Healthcare
- Specialising In: communications, healthcare, interpersonal skills, personal care, social care
- Ability Skills:Communications, Interpersonal Skills, Personal/Social Care
- Competency Skills:Problem Solving, Teamwork, Time Management, Working on own Initiative
- Driving Licence:Full B
- Languages:English B1-Intermediate
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