Health Care Assistant

Our Health Care Assistant are central to our team in “Building Brighter Futures” for the people we support. As a Health Care Assistant, you will be expected to engage in daily activities and routines of the service you are working in, inclusive of direct support to the people we support, as well as administration work and daily household tasks. The Health care Assistant is required to work as part of a dedicated and innovative team within residential Services providing a service to the people we support in line with TUSLA regulations & standards. As we provide specialist services 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week. 365 days a year, working hours are operated on a rolling roster, shift basis, which include sleep in’s and waking night duty as required. Due to the nature of the position some flexibility may be required from time to time in relation to hours of work.
 
Essential Requirements:

• Relevant QQI level 5 Healthcare qualifications or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar environment supporting children and young people who are unable to live with their own families.
• Full manual drivers’ licence is mandatory with eligibility to drive in Ireland.
• Eligible to live and work in Ireland without restriction.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist with the activities and care of the young people we support as assigned by the Manager and as indicated in the persons integrated Care plan ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care
• Encourage recognition of the young person as an individual ensuring that they and their  needs and comforts are given priority.
• To act as an advocate for the young person ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support.
• Develop social interaction for the people we support individually and in a a group setting
• To participate in all communication processes – team meetings/staff forums/emails.
• 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.
• Ensure that all files are in line and ready for an inspection at any given time.

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Benefits to working with Company

• Premium Sunday and Bank Holiday rates
• Excellent staffing ratio’s 
• Flexible working arrangements
• Comprehensive training, support with further & higher education, including paid training on commencement
• A clear commitment to your continuous professional and career development as we grow across Ireland.
• Income Protection
• Orchard Value Award
• Bike to work scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme.