Resident Care Assistant - Flexible Shifts & Paid Training

Orchard Residential; Wexford; Remote; EUR 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Sunday rates

Flexible scheduling

Training & education support

Career development

Income protection

Bike to work

Refer a Friend

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Orchard Residential is seeking Health Care Assistants to join our teams delivering high-quality care across Ireland. This role supports adults and/or children in residential services, following care plans and HIQA standards, with a rolling roster including sleep-ins and night duties.

You will work within a dedicated team, providing direct care, daily activities, and admin tasks as required, while upholding confidentiality and person-centered support in a compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar environment supporting adults or children with intellectual and physical disabilities.
• Full manual drivers licence is mandatory with eligibility to drive in Ireland.
• Eligible to live and work in Ireland without restriction.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the child/adults’ 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

Skills

QQI Level 5 Healthcare

1+ year experience

Driver's license

Eligibility to work Ireland

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare

Job description

Orchard Residential is seeking Health Care Assistants to join our teams delivering high-quality care across Ireland. This role supports adults and/or children in residential services, following care plans and HIQA standards, with a rolling roster including sleep-ins and night duties.

You will work within a dedicated team, providing direct care, daily activities, and admin tasks as required, while upholding confidentiality and person-centered support in a compassionate environment.