Health Care Assistant
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Health Care Assistant
Status: Full Time Contract
Location: County Wexford
We are recruiting Health Care Workers to help support a person with an intellectual disability and/or Autism to enjoy an ordinary life while being supported and empowered so that they can live their life to the fullest while in a residential setting.
Duties
- Support the Team to ensure that the service you provide complies with the applicable HIQA regulations.
- Sufficient professional knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
- Ensure compliance with record keeping is in line with legislation and HIQA requirements.
- Work directly with individuals and completing administrative tasks relating to the day-to-day running of the house.
- Be highly organised, have excellent report writing and IT and time management skills.
- Flexibility and openness to change
Our ideal candidate
- FETAC/QQI level 5 Major Award in Healthcare
- Three year's experience supporting children/adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
- Applicants must have relevant experience
- Experience in a HIQA regulation environment and supporting children/adults with intellectual disabilities
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Strong knowledge of HIQA Standards.
- Full Clean Driving Licence Class B desirable.
What we can offer you:
Salary 32,691 annually
Please apply to HR@steppingstonescare.ie or Phone 01 8397509
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: 40 Hours, 12 hour shift, Day shift, Night shift, Weekend availability
Licence/Certification: Driving Licence Class B desirable, FETAC/QQI level 5 Major Award in Healthcare (required)
Applicants must be legally entitled to work within Ireland and the EU.
Work Location: In person