TERRAGLEN RESIDENTIAL CARE SERVICES LIMITED
Application Details
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Job Description
Healthcare Assistant – Permanent contract, 39 hours per week, Residential Care Services, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Ireland.
Job Purpose
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.
Responsibilities
Motivate, support and encourage service users to engage in planned activities of their choice.
Support the care of the service user such as personal care and provide a general overview of everyday needs.
In line with New Directions (HSE, 2012), support and promote independence and integration into the community in your approach with the service user group.
Take personal responsibility for educating yourself about each service user, listening to the service user and utilising reflective practice to enhance and develop your own skills and knowledge.
Participate in a key worker role, with guidance from a senior member of staff.
Work as part of a team, supporting other staff members in taking ownership of their workload.
Attend regular team meetings and engage positively in supervisions by PIC/Deputy Manager/SCL.
Maintain and uphold the organisation's and Service Users' confidentiality in accordance with GDPR at all times.
Maintain the management and administration of medication under the medication policy.
Liaise with multi‑disciplinary teams, families and other relevant people pertaining to the service user.
Carry out required Health and Safety related observing and reporting.
Contribute to Service Users Person‑Centred Planning meetings and other relevant meetings, following up on any actions and outcomes.
Ensure that service users receive support in their daily lives.
Qualifications
Relevant Health Care or Social Care Qualification – QQI Level 5 as a minimum.
Full, clean Driving Licence with two years' experience – desirable.
A genuine commitment to supporting people with disabilities.
Salary for the role: €32,691 per annum
What We Offer
A positive, supportive, and inclusive workplace.
Ongoing training and development aligned with TerraGlen's proficiency model.
Reflective supervision and professional guidance.
Opportunities to advance your career within TerraGlen.
Employee well‑being supports and access to structured learning.
TerraGlen is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fairness, dignity, and inclusion for all.
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