Health Care Assistant

Galway; Galway; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care company based in Galway is seeking a Health Care Assistant. The role involves providing direct support to individuals with disabilities and maintaining high standards of care. Essential qualifications include a QQI Level 5 certification in healthcare and a minimum of 1-year relevant experience. Other requirements include a full manual driver's license and eligibility to work in Ireland. The position offers a permanent contract, flexible hours, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Premium Sunday and Bank Holiday rates

Excellent staffing ratios

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive training

Income Protection

Bike to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar environment supporting adults or children with intellectual and physical disabilities.
• Eligible to live and work in Ireland without restriction.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the child/adult’s activities and care as assigned by the Manager.
• Act as an advocate for the child/adult and family ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support.
• Ensure personal care is provided to the people we support when required.

Skills

Knowledge of adults/children with complex needs

Full manual driver’s licence

Education

Relevant QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualifications or equivalent

Job description

Health Care Assistant

Location: Galway – Permanent employee, Full or part-time

Salary: 38,140 – 41,850 € per year

About the Role

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.

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‑ins and waking night duty as required. 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 driver’s licence is mandatory with eligibility to drive in Ireland
• Eligible to live and work in Ireland without restriction

Main Responsibilities

• Assist with the child/adult’s 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
• 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 organisation’s and the people we support’s confidentiality at all times
• Be flexible and willing to work shifts to meet the needs of the service

Benefits to working with the Company

• Premium Sunday and Bank Holiday rates
• Excellent staffing ratio’s
• Flexible working arrangements
• 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
• Orchard Values Award
• Bike to work scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

About us

The Orchard Care Group is a wholly Irish‑owned company dedicated to providing the best possible care, supports and outcomes for children, young people, and adults in Ireland across a range of settings and locations, in fostering, disability and mainstream residential services.

The Group brings together three leading brands in Irish social care – Orchard Residential, Orchard Community Care and Orchard Fostering.