Healthcare Assistant
Map
Share/Print
copy link
Generate PDF
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. Mayo ,
Co. Galway ,
Co. Leitrim ,
Co. Roscommon ,
Co. Limerick ,
Co. Longford ,
Co. Kerry ,
Co. Waterford ,
Co. Laois ,
- 2086563110352;-8.57477760314941;Co. Sligo ,
- 8975830078125;-9.28094577789307;Co. Mayo ,
- 3278045654297;-8.94186973571777;Co. Galway ,
- 0931243896484;-8.01817226409912;Co. Leitrim ,
- 7212715148926;-8.24694061279297;Co. Roscommon ,
- 5732002258301;-8.70077610015869;Co. Limerick ,
- 7198257446289;-7.73833894729614;Co. Longford ,
- 185619354248;-9.71224021911621;Co. Kerry ,
- 1897354125977;-7.33480310440063;Co. Waterford ,
- 005931854248;-7.28869819641113;Co. Laois ,
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 Community Care division across Ireland for full time & part time Health Care Assistants, vacancies available in the following counties: Galway, Kerry, Laois, Leitrim, Limerick, Longford, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Waterford and Carlow.
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.
Minimum of 39 guaranteed contracted hours per week, up to 48 hours on average.
Rosters include 12 & 24 hour shiftsMinimum Hourly Rate of pay: €14.79
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 care
Encourage recognition of the child/adult as an individual ensuring that they and their family’s needs and comforts are given priority
To ensure that colleagues assist in all aspects of the child/adult’s integrated care plan in a safe and observant mannerReport requests, queries from children/adults/parents/visitors to the Manager.
To be aware of the uses, safety precautions and handling of equipment.
Essential Requirements
Relevant QQI Level 5 or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar environment supporting adults or children with intellectual and physical disabilities or supporting children and young people who are unable to live with their own families
Knowledge of adults/ children with complex needs
Full manual drivers’ licence is mandatory (eligibility to drive in Ireland)
Orchard Community Care - Sligo Office, Marino House, Finisklin Business Park F91W1WX
- Sector:
- Experienced [Non-Managerial]
Candidate Requirements
Essential- Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 4
- Minimum Qualification:No Qualification
Minimum QQI level 5 of above in Health or Social Care
- Driving Licence: Full B
- Ability Skills:Communications, Personal/Social Care
- Competency Skills:Collaboration, Teamwork
- Specialising In:healthcare, social care, nursing