Relief Health Care Assistant

About the Role

Nationwide Relief Health Care Assistant PanelAs we continue to expand to provide additional services to meet the needs of those we care for, we
are pleased to welcome applicants for Relief Health Care Assistant for our relief panel nationwide.
Being part of our relief panel allows you to fit work around your studies and family needs whilst also adding value to our amazing teams across Ireland with immediate availability in: 

• Sligo, 
• Leitrim, 
• Roscommon, 
• Galway, 
• Mayo, 
• Longford, 
• Limerick, 
• Kerry 
• & Waterford

We would love to welcome you to our team to help provide residential and day services to children and adults with medium to profound disability, including those with life limiting conditions. Our multidisciplinary teams are supported by a range of other professionals including psychologists, behavioural therapists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists. 
Working on a shift rota, 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 them. The Health Care Assistant is required to work as part of a dedicated and innovative team  within a Residential Services providing a service to service user in line with HIQA regulations & standards.
Essential Requirements

• 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 without Visa/General Permit restrictions

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 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 organisation’s and the people we support’s confidentiality at all times.
• Flexible and willing to work shifts as part of the relief panel to meet the needs of the service.

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Benefits to working with Company

• Comprehensive induction process
• Extensive training programme
• On-going mentoring and 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
• Refer a friend initiative
• Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families