Health Care Assistant

Orchard Care Group; Limerick; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Income Protection

Flexible working arrangements

Bike to work scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Premium Sunday and Bank Holiday rates

Job summary

Orchard Care Group is seeking a Health Care Assistant to provide direct support and assist with daily activities in our Residential Services in Ireland. You will work as part of a dedicated team, following HIQA regulations and standards to deliver person-centred care to adults or children with complex needs.

The role requires QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualification and at least 1 year of relevant experience, as well as a valid Irish driver’s licence.

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.
• Full manual driver’s licence with eligibility to drive in Ireland.
• Eligible to live and work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the child/adult’s activities and care as per the integrated Care Plan.
• Encourage recognition of the child/adult as an individual and involve families.
• Act as an advocate for the child/adult and family, providing information and support.
• Develop social interaction for individuals both individually and in a group setting.
• Be aware of safety precautions and handling of equipment.
• Participate in team meetings, staff forums, and emails.
• Provide personal care when required.
• Maintain confidentiality of the people we support.
• Be flexible and willing to work shifts to meet service needs.

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualifications or equivalent

Job description

The Health Care Assistant is expected to engage in daily activities and routines of the service that they are working in, inclusive of direct support to service users, administration work and daily household tasks required of them. 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 shift basis, which include sleep‑ins 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 driver’s licence is mandatory with eligibility to drive in Ireland
• Eligible to live and work in Ireland

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.
• 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.

Benefits to working with 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
• Flexible working arrangements
• 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.

Our Vision at Orchard Care Group is that the people we support live meaningful lives through, our high-quality model of excellent care, within our positive, collaborative, values‑based culture. Our Values are Advocacy, Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration & Human Rights.