Respite Care Assistant — 24/7 Support

Reach Ability; Enniscorthy; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Pension scheme

Training and development

24 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Reach Ability invites applications for Full-time Care Assistants to join our expanding Respite Service in Ireland. This 24-hour residential role includes day and waking night shifts, supporting adults with disabilities in a safe, person-centred environment.

Responsibilities cover wellbeing, personal care, hygiene, activity support, and collaboration with the Unit Team Leader to maintain high standards and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support (Major Award) is required or currently undertaken
• BA in Applied Social Studies or similar is desirable (for progression)

Responsibilities

• Support the physical and emotional well-being and personal hygiene of service users
• Assist with cognitive, communication and daily living skills and activities
• Maintain hygiene of equipment and safe storage/ administration of medicines as per policy
• Collaborate with Unit Team Leader and attend meetings to support planning and evaluation
• Promote service user participation, confidentiality, and a positive, safe environment

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

BA in Applied Social Studies

Job description

Reach Ability invites applications for Full-time Care Assistants to join our expanding Respite Service in Ireland. This 24-hour residential role includes day and waking night shifts, supporting adults with disabilities in a safe, person-centred environment.

Responsibilities cover wellbeing, personal care, hygiene, activity support, and collaboration with the Unit Team Leader to maintain high standards and continuity of care.