Health Care Assistant
Core
Provide direct daily support, personal care, and household assistance to adults and children with intellectual and physical disabilities in a residential setting.
Role type
Residential Health Care Assistant
Builds
Residential care services for people with complex needs
Domain
Healthcare / Social Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Direct support for adults/children with disabilities, personal care provision, advocacy, shift work flexibility, equipment safety handling, confidentiality maintenance
Preferred skills
QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualification, experience with complex needs, manual driving license (via careerplan.io/jobs/1929346-health-care-assistant-at-orchard-community-care)
Responsibilities
Assist with daily activities and routines, provide personal care, act as an advocate for clients and families, develop social interactions, maintain confidentiality, participate in team communications
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC