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Orchard Care Group

Location:
Ireland, Longford

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

38140.00 - 41850.00 EUR / Year

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Job Description:

As we continue to expand to provide additional services to meet the needs of those we care for, we currently have a opportunities within our Orchard Community Care division, in County Longford for full time and part time Health Care Assistants. 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. The Health Care Assistant is required to work as part of a dedicated and innovative team in within a Residential Services providing a service to service user in line with HIQA regulations & standards.

Job Responsibility:

Ensure delivery of a high standard of care
Assist with the child/adults’ activities and care as assigned by the Manager and as indicated in the person’s Integrated Care Plan
Encourage recognition of the child/adult as an individual ensuring that they and their family’s needs and comforts are given priority
Ensure that all files are in line and ready for a HIQA Inspection at any given time
To act as an advocate for the child/adult and family ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support
To ensure that colleagues assist in all aspects of the child’s/adult’s Integrated Care Plan in a safe and observant manner
Report changes noted in the child/adult’s condition/behaviour to the Manager
Develop social interaction for children/adults individually and in a group setting
Report requests, queries from children/adults/parents/visitors to the Manager
To be aware of the uses, safety precautions and handling of equipment
Report all incidents and complaints involving self, children/adults or visitors to Manager and ensure incident/complaint form is completed
Receive all visitors and family members to the unit with courtesy
To participate in all communication processes - team meetings/staff forums/emails
Ensure personal care is provided to service users who require it
In line with GDPR, maintain and uphold the organisation’s and Service Users’ confidentiality at all times
Flexible and willing to work shifts to meet the needs of the service
Undertake any other work which may arise within the scope of a Health Care Assistant in order to meet the requirements of the service

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 Irish drivers license is mandatory

What we offer:

Excellent contributory pension scheme
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
Premium Sunday and Bank Holiday rates
Excellent staffing ratio’s
Flexible working arrangements
Bike to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme

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Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

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