Health Care Assistant

STEPPING STONES CARE; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care facility in Dublin is seeking a Health Care Assistant and Social Care Worker to support individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. The role involves ensuring compliance with HIQA standards and supporting individuals in a residential setting. The ideal candidate will have QQI Level 5 in Healthcare and experience in a similar environment, providing personal care and support to enhance the quality of life for those in care.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children/adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
• Experience in a HIQA regulation environment.
• Full Clean Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Support the team to ensure the service complies with HIQA regulations.
• Ensure compliance with record keeping in line with legislation.
• Work directly with individuals and complete administrative tasks.

Skills

Medication

Disability care

Personal Care Assistance

Residential Care

Education

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare

Job description

Stepping Stones Care Ltd was established in 2008 and provides residential care to children and adults with intellectual disability and autism. This is a small service for people with high care needs.

Job Title

Health care assistant and Social Care Worker

Status

Full Time Contract

Location

Co, Dublin

Job Description

We are recruiting a Health care assistant to help support a person with an intellectual disability and/or Autism to enjoy an ordinary life while being supported and empowered so that they can live their life to the fullest within a residential setting.

Duties

• Support the team to ensure that the service you provide complies with the applicable HIQA regulations.
• Sufficient professional knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
• Ensure compliance with record keeping is in line with legislation and HIQA requirements.
• Work directly with individuals and completing administrative tasks relating to the day-to-day running of the house.
• Be highly organised, have excellent report writing and IT and time management skills.
• Flexibility and openness to change

Our ideal candidate

• Relevant qualifications of QQI Level 5 in Healthcare
• Experience supporting children/adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
• Experience in a HIQA regulation environment and supporting children/adults with intellectual disabilities
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of HIQA Standards.
• Full Clean Driving License
• 40 hours a week

Skills

Medication Disability care Personal Care Assistance Residential Care