Health Care Assistant Leitrim

AA Euro Recruitment UK; Connacht; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible relief work

Experience across residential services

Supportive environment

Competitive pay

Skill development

3 references

Job summary

AA Euro Recruitment UK is seeking Relief Healthcare Assistants to support residents in Leitrim and surrounding areas. You will provide person-centred care, assist with daily living activities, and promote independence.

This flexible role covers various shifts in residential services, requiring strong communication and teamwork. A QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualification and eligibility to work in Ireland are essential.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualification.
• Experience in intellectual disability or residential care is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.
• Current legal entitlement to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support to residents in a residential setting.
• Assist residents with daily living activities while promoting independence and choice.
• Support residents with personal care where required.
• Develop positive and professional relationships with residents and their families.
• Support individuals with challenging behaviours in a calm, respectful manner.

Skills

QQI Level 5 Healthcare

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Independent worker

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualification

Job description

Job Description:

We are currently recruiting Relief Healthcare Assistants to support residential services for adults with intellectual disabilities in Leitrim and surrounding areas.

As a Relief Healthcare Assistant, you will play an important role in providing high-quality, person-centred support to residents, helping them maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life.

This is a varied role that may involve working across different shifts and services depending on operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support to residents in a residential setting.

• Assist residents with their daily living activities while promoting independence and choice.

• Support residents with personal care, where required.

• Develop positive and professional relationships with residents and their families.

• Support individuals with challenging behaviours in a calm, respectful and professional manner.

Requirements

• QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualification

• Previous experience working in an intellectual disability, social care, healthcare or residential care setting is highly desirable.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.

• Current legal entitlement to work in Ireland.

What We Offer

• Flexible relief work opportunities.

• The opportunity to gain experience across residential services.

• Supportive working environment.

• Competitive rates of pay.

• Opportunity to develop your skills and experience within the healthcare and social care sector.

• 3 x written references.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time