The Health Care Assistant will be committed to delivering a high standard of service in line with the ethos and vision of Beam Services. He/she will undertake all daily activities & routines of the designated centre they are working in. This includes direct support to service users, household tasks and administrative duties.
Health Care Assistants must be able to work on their own initiative, be part of a team and be able to plan and organise daily activities and routines within the designated centre/day service. This role involves working shifts on a rostered basis and will include the following, day work, evening work, overnights, and weekends.
The Health Care Assistant will need to be able to work as part of a team ensuring best practice service delivery in line with HIQA Standards & Regulations as well as ensuring a Person-Centred approach to service delivery.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
* A FETAC QQI Level 5 qualification in Health Care is required.
* A minimum of 1 years' experience in the care and support of adults with intellectual disabilities and a genuine interest in this area is required.
* Experience working with Challenging Behavior is desirable.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
* Proven ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
* A Full Clean Irish Driving Licence is essential for this role, driving forms an integral part of the role (manual transmission vehicles).
We Offer
* Salary linked to HSE (Jan 2024) salary scales €31, €45,034.00 per annum pro-rata.
* Bi-weekly Pay
* Access to Pension Plan
* Training & Continuing Professional Development
* Employee Assistance Program
* Free Parking
* Bike to Work Scheme
Full job description available from
Applications to be submitted along with a current CV and a covering letter to:
HR Manager, Beam Services, Regent Street, Bagenalstown, Co Carlow, or by email to
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €31,880.00-€45,034.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Employee assistance program
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Experience:
* Disability Health Care: 1 year (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* FETAC QQI Level 5 in Healthcare (required)
* Full Manual Irish Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person