Special Needs Assistance - County Meath
Permanent
This Position is available for Part-time/flexible Full-Time permanent hours
Monday to Sunday
20 hours to 40 hours a week available
* Overseas applicants will not be considered at this time.
Job Description
When your work matters, it matters where you work:
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking Health Care Assistants to look after children and adults with complex needs in the community. This position is ideal for someone who is an experienced Health Care Assistant, is passionate about providing excellent and reliable care, and enjoys working with people.
Role of a Special Needs Assistant
We are currently seeking people with experience and/or qualifications in Special Needs Assisting to work in home care with children, younger adults, and potentially aging adults. Responsibilities include:
1. Assisting Clients with personal care and supervising all daily activities.
2. Monitoring client’s health and wellbeing.
3. Implementing learning activities in their Care plan.
The qualities of a Special Needs Assistant include an ability to deliver a high standard of care and support to Clients and their families, demonstrating kindness, compassion, patience, and excellent communication skills.
Requirements
* QQI Level 5/6 Cert in Special Needs Assisting or working towards.
* Previous experience working as a SNA professional preferred.
* Must have a valid driving licence and access to a car.
* Eligibility to work in the Republic of Ireland without visa sponsorship.
* Mandatory Certifications up to date.
* Fluent in English.
Benefits
* Competitive Salary Package from €14.70 - €18.72.
* Sunday rates from €25.43.
* Increasing pay structure based on years’ experience.
* Flexible working hours to suit your work-life balance.
* Paid shadow shifts.
* Travel payment.
* Opportunities for personal and professional development.
* Positive working environment with appreciation days and 24/7 support from office/clinical management team.
* Refer a friend bonus scheme €250.
* Sign on bonus.
* Sick pay.
BAYADA is a mission-driven, quality-focused home health care company. We have a special purpose: to help people of all ages have a safe home life with comfort, independence, and dignity. We believe that our clients and their families deserve the highest quality home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability - our core values.
At BAYADA, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We care for each other with the same empathy and compassion that we give to our clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr