Healthcare Assistant

St. Joseph's Foundation is a voluntary organisation providing high-quality services and supports for people with intellectual disabilities and their families.

Why Join?

• Basic rates starting at €15.99ph rising annually to €22.19ph.
• 25% premium for night shift.
• 100% premium (double time) for Sundays and Public holidays
• Permanent, Full Time or Locum contracts - we can suit your lifestyle.
• 24 days annual leave
• Get paid to attend training.
• Sick leave Scheme
• Maternity Leave Scheme
• Pension - Employer contribution of 6%

Requirements:

• QQI Level 5 qualification in healthcare or a relevant field (Full award)
• Experience of working with children/adults in the field of intellectual disability
• Full manual driving licence and access to your own transport.
• A degree of flexibility and the ability to work as part of a team.
• A genuine passion for supporting individuals with disabilities and helping them maximise their quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily personal care and support (dressing, hygiene, toileting, etc.).
• Support service users in leisure, work, and daily living activities, encouraging community participation.
• Monitor and report on service users' physical, social, and emotional wellbeing.
• Assist in implementing individual care programmes, including for those with challenging behaviour.
• Accompany and transport service users to and from services, outings, and appointments.
• Participate in supporting service users during holidays, hospital stays, or therapy sessions (including pool use if required).
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Keep all areas clean, safe, and comfortable.
• Help train and support new staff
• Use all equipment and aids safely and correctly.
• Report and record all accidents, incidents, and faulty equipment.
• Follow safety policies and legal obligations under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
• Be familiar with emergency procedures and ensure fire safety measures are upheld.

Informal enquiries to HR Department - 063-89252