Health Care Assistant

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Stepping Stones Care Ltd, established in 2008, provides residential care to children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism. We are a small service supporting people with high care needs.

Pay: €33,529.60 per year (€16.12 hourly)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Status: Full-Time

Location: Co. Meath

About the Role

We are recruiting a Health Care Assistant to support a person with an intellectual disability and/or autism to enjoy an ordinary life — empowered and supported to live life to the fullest in a residential setting.

Duties

• Support the team in ensuring the service complies with applicable HIQA regulations
• Maintain sufficient professional knowledge to carry out the duties of the role
• Ensure record-keeping complies with legislation and HIQA requirements
• Work directly with individuals and complete administrative tasks related to the day-to-day running of the house
• Demonstrate strong organisational, report-writing, IT, and time-management skills
• Remain flexible and open to change

Ideal Candidate

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare

• Experience supporting children/adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism
• Experience working in a HIQA-regulated environment
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of HIQA Standards
• Full clean driving licence

Requirements

• Driving Licence (required)
• QQI Level 5 Qualification (required)
• Work authorisation: Ireland (required)
• Work Location: In person
• To apply: Email or call 01 8397509