Residential Care Assistant — Flexible Shifts & Training

Orchard Care Group; Rosslare; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Sunday & Bank Holiday rates

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive training and paid start

Job summary

The Orchard Care Group is seeking Health Care Assistants to join our teams in Ireland, delivering daily care and administrative tasks within Residential Services aligned to HIQA standards.

You will work across 24/7 rolling rosters including sleep-ins and waking nights as required, with flexibility to meet service needs. Essential qualifications and a driver’s license are required to live and work in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Essential Requirements: 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 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

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualifications or equivalent

Tools

Full manual drivers licence

Job description

The Orchard Care Group is seeking Health Care Assistants to join our teams in Ireland, delivering daily care and administrative tasks within Residential Services aligned to HIQA standards.

You will work across 24/7 rolling rosters including sleep-ins and waking nights as required, with flexibility to meet service needs. Essential qualifications and a driver’s license are required to live and work in Ireland.