Kate Cowhig International Healthcare Recruitment is currently recruiting experienced Healthcare Assistants for residential care homes in Ireland supporting adults or children with intellectual/physical disabilities.
The role requires collaboration within a dedicated and innovative team in Residential Services ensuring that care is delivered in line with national regulations and standards. This includes providing direct support to service users managing administrative tasks and completing essential household duties.
Contributions will directly enhance the quality of life for those receiving care. The successful candidate will be working closely with a multidisciplinary team including nurses healthcare assistants and other professionals to deliver person-centred care.
Key Responsibilities:
* Providing direct support to service users
* Managing administrative tasks
* Completing essential household duties
* Working collaboratively as part of a dedicated team
Requirements:
1. Relevant QQI Level 5 / Fetac Level 5 or equivalent qualification
2. Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar environment supporting adults or children with intellectual and physical disabilities
3. Knowledge of adults/children with complex needs
4. Full manual drivers license is mandatory eligibility to drive in Ireland
5. Ability to provide 3 employment references
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary based on years of experience
* Relocation package available
* Comprehensive induction process
* Extensive training programme
* On-going mentoring and support
* Continuous Professional Development support
* Career progression opportunities
* Premium rates paid on Sunday and Bank Holidays
* Flexible work schedule to accommodate both staff and service users
* 4 working weeks annual leave
* Refer a friend initiative
* Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team
* Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families