Orchard Community Care
Health Care Assistant - Tralee, Co Kerry
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Health Care Assistant – Residential Services
About the Role
Purpose of the Role
The Health Care Assistant is expected to engage in daily activities and routines of the service they operate within, comprising:
- Direct support for service users
- Administrative work
- Daily household tasks
The role requires working as part of a dedicated and innovative team within Residential Services, ensuring high-quality care in alignment with HIQA regulations & standards.
As 24/7 specialist services operate continuously, working hours follow a shift basis, including sleep-ins and night duty. Due to operational demands, flexibility in working hours may occasionally be necessary.
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 or physical disabilities
- Extensive knowledge of adults/children with complex needs
- Full manual driving license (valid for driving in Ireland)
- Eligibility to live and work in Ireland
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Main Responsibilities
- Assist with care and activities for children/adults as assigned, adhering to the Integrated Care Plan
- Uphold a high standard of care, prioritising individual needs
- Act as an advocate for service users and their families, ensuring access to appropriate support and information
- Foster social interaction through individual and group engagement
- Follow safety protocols and handling guidance for all equipment
- Participate in team meetings, staff forums, and email communication
- Ensure personal care support is provided when required
- Maintain strict confidentiality for the organisation and service users
- Demonstrate flexibility to meet service needs on different shifts
Benefits of Working with The Orchard Care Group
- Comprehensive training (including paid training at commencement)
- Support for further/higher education
- Commitments to professional and career development
- Income protection policies
- Premium rates for Sundays and bank holidays
- Excellent staffing ratios
- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to the Orchard Values Award
- Bike-to-work scheme
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
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About The Orchard Care Group
The Orchard Care Group is a wholly Irish-owned organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional care for children, young people, and adults across a range of services:
- Fostering
- Disability care
- Mainstream residential services
The Group unites three leading social care brands:
- Orchard Residential
- Orchard Community Care
- Orchard Fostering
Our Vision & Values
Our goal is to empower lives through high-quality care, collaboration, and a values-based culture. Core values include:
- Advocacy
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Collaboration
- Human Rights
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