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Our Health Care Assistants are central to our teams in "Building Brighter Futures" for the people we support.
As a Health Care Assistant you will be expected to engage in daily activities and routines of the service you are working in, inclusive of direct support to the people we support, as well as administration work and daily household tasks.
The Health Care Assistant is required to work as part of a dedicated and innovative team within Residential Services providing a service to the people we support in line with HIQA regulations & standards.
As we provide specialist services 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, working hours are operated on a rolling roster, 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 qualifications 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 licence is mandatory with eligibility to drive in Ireland
Eligible to live and work in Ireland without restriction

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 organisations and the people we support’s confidentiality at all times.
Flexible and willing to work shifts to meet the needs of the service.

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Benefits to working with Company

Premium Sunday and Bank Holiday rates
Excellent staffing ratio’s
Flexible working arrangements
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.
Orchard Values Award
Bike to work scheme
Refer a Friend Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme

About us

The Orchard Care Group is a wholly Irish owned company dedicated to providing the best possible care, supports and outcomes for children, young people, and adults in Ireland across a range of settings and locations, in fostering, disability and mainstream residential services.

The Group brings together three leading brands in Irish social care – Orchard Residential, Orchard Community Care and Orchard Fostering.

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