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Orchard Care Group

Location:
Ireland, Mayo

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

38140.00 - 41850.00 EUR / Year

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Job Description:

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 the people we support, 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 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 shift basis, which include sleep in’s and waking night duty as required.

Job Responsibility:

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 to meet the needs 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 drivers license is mandatory with eligibility to drive in Ireland
Eligible to live and work in Ireland

What we offer:

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
Orchard Values Award
Bike to work scheme
Refer a Friend Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Work Type:

On-site work

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