Health Care Assistant

Orchard Care; Carlow; Presencial; EUR 26.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Training and development

Income Protection

Bike to work scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Descripción de la vacante

Orchard Care is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support individuals with disabilities in Ireland. You will engage in daily activities, assist with care plans, and perform administration tasks within a dedicated team in Residential Services.

The role requires QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualifications, 1+ year experience, a full driving licence, and eligibility to work in Ireland. Rolling rosters include sleep-ins and waking nights, with flexible hours.

Formación

• Relevant QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualifications 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 licence is mandatory with eligibility to drive in Ireland.
• Eligible to live and work in Ireland.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• 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.
• Be aware of the uses, safety precautions and handling of equipment.
• 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 organisations and the people we support's confidentiality at all times.
• Flexible and willing to work shifts to meet the needs of the service.

Conocimientos

Care skills

Communication

Teamwork

Advocacy

Educación

QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualification

Descripción del empleo

Our Health Care Assistants are central to our teams in "Building Brighter Futures" for the people we support. As a Health Care Assistant you will be expected to engage in daily activities and routines of the service you are working in, inclusive of direct support to the people we support, as well as administration work and daily household tasks. The Health Care Assistant is required to work as part of a dedicated and innovative team within Residential Services providing a service to the people we support in line with HIQA regulations & standards. As we provide specialist services 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, working hours are operated on a rolling roster, shift basis, which include sleep in's and waking night duty as required. Due to the nature of the position some flexibility may be required from time to time in relation to hours of work.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualifications 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 licence is mandatory with eligibility to drive in Ireland
• Eligible to live and work in Ireland

Main 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 organisations and the people we support's confidentiality at all times.
• Flexible and willing to work shifts to meet the needs of the service.

IND Benefits to working with the Company

Comprehensive training, support with further & higher education, including paid training on commencement. A clear commitment to your continuous professional and career development as we grow across Ireland. Income Protection. Premium Sunday and Bank Holiday rates Excellent staffing ratio's Flexible working arrangements Orchard Values Award Bike to work scheme Refer a Friend Scheme Employee Assistance Programme