Health Care Assistant
3 weeks ago
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 in Waterford City for full time and part time Health Care Assistants.
As a Health Care Assistant with us you will engage in daily activities and routines of the service, inclusive of direct support to service users, administration work and daily household tasks required of the role. You will be required to work as part of a dedicated and innovative team providing a service to the people we support in line with HIQA 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 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.
- Relevant 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
- 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, as part of the rolling roster to meet the needs of the service.
- Extensive training programme
- On-going mentoring and support
- Continuous Professional Development support
- Career progression opportunities
- Competitive salary with increments
- Premium rates paid on Sunday and Bank Holidays
- Flexible work schedule to accommodate both staff and service users
- 4 working weeks as annual leave
- Refer a friend initiative
- Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team
- Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
The Orchard Care Group is a wholly Irish owned company dedicated to providing the best possible care, supports and outcomes for children, young people, and adults in Ireland across a range of settings and locations, in fostering, disability and mainstream residential services.
The Group brings together three leading brands in Irish social care – Orchard Residential, Orchard Community Care and Orchard Fostering.
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