Health Care Assistant - Tralee, Co Kerry

Job description

About the Role Purpose of the Role: 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 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. 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 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 Main Responsibilities: - Assist with t...