Residential Support Worker – Flexible Shifts & Training

Embrace; Ashbourne; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New joiner bonus

Overtime premiums

Double time on Public Holidays

Sunday Premium

Paid breaks

Fortnightly pay

Roster to suit work/life balance

Refer-a-Friend €150

Bike-to-Work Scheme

QQI level courses

Job summary

Embrace is hiring Support Workers/Health Care Assistants to join our residential services. You will work with a dedicated team to support residents in developing skills and living fulfilling lives.

Role requires flexibility for day, night, and weekend shifts, a valid driving licence, and a caring, patient approach. We offer a competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits with ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Full FETAC Level 5 healthcare qualification, or equivalent, or working towards it (essential).
• Full, manual Irish/EU driving licence (driving will be an essential part of your role).
• Fluent in English (essential).
• Willing to undergo a Garda Vetting application and other standard background checks.
• Previous healthcare experience (preferred but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Working closely with your colleagues, you will be responsible for supporting our residents to live fulfilled and wholesome lives, enabling them to learn new skills and live happily in their new home.
• Support the resident in meal preparation at whatever level of assistance they require, promoting a well-balanced diet and personal choice at all times.
• Assist and promote good personal care skills i.e. toileting, bathing, showering.
• Support residents to manage their personal medication in line with current practices and accompany them to appointments when applicable.
• Keep accurate financial records, care plans etc.
• Attend all necessary training and meetings with your team and PIC.
• Ensure a safe environment and perform duties in a manner conducive to health and safety and in accordance with Embrace policies and procedures.

Skills

Fluent English

Compassionate

Garda Vetting

Healthcare experience

Education

FETAC Level 5 healthcare qualification

Job description

Embrace is hiring Support Workers/Health Care Assistants to join our residential services. You will work with a dedicated team to support residents in developing skills and living fulfilling lives.

Role requires flexibility for day, night, and weekend shifts, a valid driving licence, and a caring, patient approach. We offer a competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits with ongoing training.