Job Title:
Health Care Assistant
Job Description:
The Health Care Assistant plays a vital role in the daily lives of individuals we support, providing direct care and assistance with daily activities and routines. They work closely with the Manager to ensure that each individual's needs are met, promoting recognition of their individuality and advocating for their rights.
As a member of our team, you will be responsible for developing social interaction for the people we support, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to our organisation's values and principles.
You will also be required to assist with the child/adult's activities and care as assigned by the Manager, encourage recognition of the child/adult as an individual and act as an advocate for the child/adult and family.
* Develop social interaction for the people we support.
* Maintain and uphold the organisation's and the people we support's confidentiality.
Requirements:
We are seeking a candidate with a relevant QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualification or equivalent, who has a minimum of 1 year experience in a similar environment supporting adults or children with intellectual and physical disabilities.
You should have knowledge of adults/children with complex needs, a full manual drivers license is mandatory with eligibility to drive in Ireland and be eligible to live and work in Ireland.
* Relevant QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualification 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 license is mandatory with eligibility to drive in Ireland Eligible to live and work in Ireland
Benefits:
We offer comprehensive training, support with further & higher education, income protection premium Sunday and Bank Holiday rates Excellent staffing ratio's Flexible working arrangements Orchard Values Award Bike to work scheme Refer a Friend Scheme Employee Assistance Programme