Healthcare Assistant - Disability Services, Longford

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Kate Cowhig International Healthcare Recruitment are currently recruiting Health Care Assistants for permanent roles within disability and mainstream residential services.

Locations: Sligo, Tralee, Mayo, Longford, Galway, Roscommon, Carlow & Waterford

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Interviews in March

Purpose of the 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 Disability & Residential Services providing quality service to the service user in line with HIQA regulations & standards.

As the employer provides specialist services 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week, 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.

Essential Requirements

Relevant QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualification or equivalentMinimum 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 license is mandatory with eligibility to drive in IrelandEligible to live and work in Ireland

Main Responsibilities

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 careEncourage 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 supportDevelop 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 requiredMaintain and uphold the organisation’s and the people we support’s confidentiality at all times.Flexible and willing to work shifts to meet the needs of the service.

Benefits to working with Company

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 Premium Sunday and Bank Holiday rates Excellent staffing ratio’s Flexible working arrangements Bike to work scheme Refer a Friend SchemeEmployee Assistance Programme 

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