Care Assistant – Flexible Shifts & Career Growth

Orchard Residential; Tralee; Remote; EUR 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Career development opportunities

Income Protection

Premium Sunday and Bank Holiday rates

Flexible working arrangements

Orchard Values Award

Bike to work scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Orchard Residential is hiring a Health Care Assistant in Tralee, Co Kerry. The role involves direct care, daily tasks and staying flexible to cover shifts, including sleep-ins and waking nights on a 24/7 service.

You will work with a dedicated team to support adults and children with complex needs in a residential setting. The role requires QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualification or equivalent, and a minimum of 1 year experience.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualification or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar environment supporting adults or children with intellectual and physical disabilities
• Knowledge of adults/children with complex needs
• Full manual drivers license is mandatory with eligibility to drive in Ireland
• Eligible to live and work in Ireland

Responsibilities

• Assist with the child/adults’ activities and care as assigned by the Manager and as indicated in the person’s Integrated Care Plan ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care
• Encourage recognition of the child/adult as an individual ensuring that they and their family’s needs and comforts are given priority
• To act as an advocate for the child/adult and family ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support
• Develop social interaction for the people we support individually and in a group setting
• To be aware of the uses, safety precautions and handling of equipment
• To participate in all communication processes - team meetings/staff forums/emails
• Ensure personal care is provided to the people we support when required
• Maintain and uphold the organisation’s and the people we support’s confidentiality at all times
• Flexible and willing to work shifts to meet the needs of the service

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualification

Job description

Orchard Residential is hiring a Health Care Assistant in Tralee, Co Kerry. The role involves direct care, daily tasks and staying flexible to cover shifts, including sleep-ins and waking nights on a 24/7 service.

You will work with a dedicated team to support adults and children with complex needs in a residential setting. The role requires QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualification or equivalent, and a minimum of 1 year experience.