Advanced Healthcare Assistant - Full-Time Role
At Bluebird Care Limerick, we are growing our team and are seeking experienced, compassionate, and dedicated Advanced Healthcare Assistants to provide exceptional care and support to clients in their own homes.
This is an opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful difference in your local community. As an Advanced Healthcare Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering person centred care, supporting client independence, and mentoring colleagues and new team members are required.
Locations
Limerick City & County such as:
Castelconnell
Pallasgreen
Bruff
Newcastle West
Askeaton
Rathkeale
Kilmallock
Abbeyfeale
Salary & Benefits
Competitive hourly rates up to €20 per hour, paid Travel time & Mileage between calls
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Bike to work Scheme
Paid Training - additional career progression - QQI Modules.
EAP
Additional On Call Care
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high quality personal care and support tailored to individual client needs
Assist with personal hygiene, mobility, nutrition, medication prompting, daily social and living activities
Support clients to maintain independence and dignity within their own homes
Monitor, record, and report changes in clients' physical, emotional, and social wellbeing
Maintain accurate care records and documentation
Liaise effectively with care managers, nurses, family members, and other healthcare professionals
Promote and maintain a safe, respectful, and person centred care environment
Act as a role model for best practice and support the development of new care staff where appropriate
Shadow new hires and assist with practical induction support
Demonstrate best practice during care delivery
Provide guidance and encouragement to less experienced carers
Assist with competency observations and feedback
Support positive communication between carers and the office team
Help identify additional training or support needs
Promote company values, policies, and care standards
Support clients with more complex care requirements where needed
Escalate concerns appropriately to supervisors or management
Monitoring PPE and infection control standards
Observing moving & handling techniques
Supporting new client starts
Requirements
Essential
QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support, or an Equivalent recognised qualification.
Minimum 3 years' experience in Home Care or advanced carer role
Full Availability
Minimum 3 years' professional experience in home care, community care, residential care, or a healthcare setting
Full Valid EU/EEA Licence, clean driving licence
Access to own Car
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and demonstrate strong clinical awareness
Reliability, attendance and Punctuality
Willing to improve practice and ability to represent company values in the workplace
Desirable Experience
Disabilities
Dementia care
Palliative care
Supporting clients with complex care needs
Mentoring or buddying new care staff
Why Join Bluebird Care Limerick?
We recognise the value of experienced carers and reward commitment, professionalism, and excellence in care delivery. Our Advanced Healthcare Assistants are trusted members of the team who play a vital role in supporting clients to live independently and safely at home.
If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care and are ready to progress your career with one of Ireland's leading home care providers, we would love to hear from you.
