Healthcare Assistant

Orchard Residential Care; Sligo; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Residential Care is seeking Health Care Assistants across Ireland for Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Westmeath and Cavan. You will work on a rolling roster with 48 hours per week, providing direct support to residents and contributing to their development, health and wellbeing.

Essential requirements include QQI Level 5, minimum 2 years’ experience, a full driving licence, and eligibility to work in Ireland. A non-EEA national must hold a valid employment permit.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar environment supporting children and young people.
• QQI Level 5 or equivalent qualification required.
• Full manual driving licence is mandatory in Ireland.
• Ability to work in Ireland without restriction and eligibility to work.
• Fluent English (C2) level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard care and daily activities for residents.
• Support service users in development, health and wellbeing.
• Assist with day-to-day household tasks and documentation.
• Collaborate with the team to implement integrated care plans.

Skills

2 years experience

Interpersonal skills

Administration

Education

QQI Level 5 or equivalent

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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

Multiple locations

Co. Sligo,Co. Leitrim ,Co. Roscommon ,Co. Westmeath ,Co. Cavan , 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 Care, Orchard Community Care and Orchard Fostering. As we continue to expand to provide additional services to meet the needs of those we care for, we currently have a number of opportunities within our Orchard Orchard Residential Care division across Ireland for full time & part time Health Care Assistants, vacancies available in the following counties: Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Westmeath and Cavan. Working on a shift rota, you will engage in daily activities and routines of the service, providing dedicated direct support to the people we care for as well as contributing to their development, health and wellbeing.Working hours will be 48 hours per week as part of rolling roster in placeRosters include 12 & 24 hour shiftsMinimum Gross Annual Salary €40216 (minimum 2 years relevant work experience required)Purpose of role: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 Service providing a service to the people we support in line with national regulations and standards.Duties include but not limited to:Ensure delivery of a high standard of careEncourage recognition of the child/young person as an individual ensuring that their needs and comforts are given priorityEnsure that all files are in line and ready for an inspection at any given time.To ensure that colleagues assist in all aspects of the child/young persons integrated care plan in a safe and observant mannerReport requests, queries from children/adults/visitors to the Manager.Essential RequirementsRelevant QQI Level 5 or equivalentMinimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar environment supporting children and young people who are unable to live with their own familiesKnowledge of young people/ children with complex needsFull manual drivers’ licence is mandatory (eligibility to drive in Ireland)Ability to work with us without restrictionIn order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National – unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permitOrchard Community Care - Sligo Office, Marino House, Finisklin Business Park F91W1WX

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 2
• Minimum Qualification: Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)
• Specialising In: social care healthcare
• Driving Licence: Full B

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Administration, Interpersonal Skills
• Competency Skills: Collaboration, Teamwork
• Languages: English C2-Master (Fluent)