Health Care Assistant

Role Summary

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Details of the Role

• Location: Across all CCoI Sites - Kildare, Kilkenny, Ballybay,
• Grangemockler, Dublin, Kerry, Wexford and Tipperary

Duration: Permanent full time - 40 hours per week.

Please note all posts are subject to Garda vetting, relevant Police check for any country of residence of 6 months or more from the age of 18, and reference checking.

Responsibilities

• To assist community members with support needs with all activities of daily living.
• Assist community members with support needs to maximise independence.
• To promote independence to the fullest, allowing the community member with support needs and provide superior person-centred care.
• To work as part of a team and respect colleagues and community members with support needs at all times
• To promote safe working practices in line with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Purpose of Post

The person appointed will be part of a day and residential support team who will work intensively with individuals to discover what will constitute a good life for the individual and to establish what supports the individual will need to achieve their goals. In order to do this, there is a requirement that the post holder will work in partnership with the social care team and important people in the individual's life. A high degree of flexibility is required as the timing and location of the supports provided will be dictated by the individual's plan.

Applicants must have

• A minimum of a QQI Level 5 Major Award on the QQI Framework - BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent qualification in Community/Heath or Social Care.
• 1 years' experience of working with vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities.
• An understanding of current policy and developments at national and sectoral level in relation to Social Care within disability services.
• An ability to follow plans and methods to meet the ongoing needs of the individuals supported.
• Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.

Location

Dunshane House Dunshane Brannockstown Co. Kildare W91 XV5T - Ireland | Grangebeg, Grangebeg, County Kildare, IrelandTHE BRIDGE CAMPHILL COMMUNITY Main Street Kilcullen Co. Kildare R56 R744 - Ireland | Callan, Callan South, County Kilkenny, IrelandCAMPHILL COMMUNITIES OF IRELAND Grange Beg Dunlavin Co. Kildare W91 P4V9 - Ireland | Ballybay, Cornamucklaglass, County Monaghan, IrelandCAMPHILL COMMUNITY GRANGEMOCKLER Templemichael Carrick-On-Suir Co. Tipperary E32 HR77 - Ireland | Greenacres, Sandyford, Dublin 18, County Dublin, IrelandCAMPHILL COMMUNITY BALLYBAY Robb Farm Corraskea Co. Monaghan A75 E065 - Ireland | Dingle, County Kerry, IrelandCAMPHILL COMMUNITIES OF IRELAND Dale House 30 Dale Road Co. Dublin A94 F5D8 - Ireland | Ballymoney, Ballymoney Lower, County Wexford, IrelandCAMPHILL COMMUNITIES OF IRELAND Doonshean Dingle Co. Kerry V92 YA46 - Ireland | Dunshane, Dunshane, County Kildare, IrelandCAMPHILL COMMUNITIES OF IRELAND Kyle Coolagh Co. Kilkenny R95 YX27 - Ireland | Carrick-On-Suir, County Tipperary, IrelandCAMPHILL COMMUNITIES OF IRELAND Cuan Castle Street Co. Tipperary E32 TH26 - Ireland | Jerpoint, Ferrybank, Waterford, County Kilkenny, IrelandCAMPHILL COMMUNITIES OF IRELAND Jerpoint House Jerpoint Church Co. Kilkenny R95 YY88 - Ireland