Healthcare Assistant

SÁNAS COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED; Dublin; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SÁNAS COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to provide safe, person-centered care to children and young people with autism, down syndrome and/or intellectual disabilities at our respite service in Dublin. You will follow individual care plans and work with the Team Leaders to support daily routines.

Responsibilities include direct personal care, communication support with visual aids, safeguarding, documentation and participation in ongoing training.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support or NFQ Level 7+ degree in Psychology/Social Care.
• At least 6 months experience working with children with additional needs.
• Experience providing personal care including feeding, toileting and mobility.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal care including feeding, toileting, hygiene and mobility support.
• Support daily living activities, routines and structured play.
• Assist with communication using visual supports.
• Monitor health and behaviour and report changes promptly.
• Assist with medication where trained and authorized.
• Maintain accurate daily records and care documentation.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

NFQ Level 7+ in Psychology/Social Care

Job description

SÁNAS COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED, Hibernia House, Jamestown Road, Finglas, Co. Dublin, D11PX08

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Sánas Community Services Limited is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to provide safe, person-centered care and support to children and young people with autism, down syndrome and/or intellectual disabilities attending our respite service. You will work under the direction of the Team Leaders and management team, delivering care in line with each child's individual care plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal care, including feeding, toileting, hygiene, dressing and mobility support.
• Support children with daily living activities, routines and structured play.
• Support children's communication needs using visual supports and positive behavior support strategies.
• Monitor each child's health, wellbeing and behavior, and report any changes or concerns promptly to the Team Leader or management.
• Assist with medication in line with local policy, where trained and authorized.
• Maintain accurate daily records and care documentation.
• Follow all safeguarding, infection control, manual handling, and health and safety procedures.
• Support children during outings and community activities.
• Help maintain a safe, clean and stimulating environment.
• Liaise with parents/guardians and the multidisciplinary team.
• Take part in ongoing training and supervision.

Essential Requirements

• A minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare Support, Social Care or a related field, or a degree (NFQ Level 7 or above) in Psychology, Social Care, Social Science or a related discipline.
• At least 6 months paid or voluntary experience supporting children or young people with additional needs in a care, respite, education or community setting.
• Experience providing personal care, including feeding, toileting, hygiene and mobility support.
• Fluent written and spoken English, to complete daily records and care documentation accurately.
• Right to work in Ireland, or eligibility for an employment permit, and willingness to complete Garda vetting before starting.
• Ability to work a 39-hour week, including rota-based or flexible hours.

Desirable

• Training in positive behavior support (PBS) or de-escalation techniques.
• Experience using visual supports or other communication supports with children who have communication needs.

Minimum rate for this position is €32,691 per annum.

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 0
• Minimum Qualification: Level 6 (incl Higher Advanced Certificate & National Craft Certificate)
• Languages: English C2-Master (Fluent)

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Creativity, Personal/Social Care
• Competency Skills: Initiative, Priority Planning