Health Care Assistant

Residential Services

Healthcare Assistant -Full Time Post

Ref : DUBESNF1 & DUBRES871

(Salary Scale 383MER €34,036 - €47,454)

Suitable candidates must have :

Successfully completed a relevant QQI certificate (formerly FETAC) at level 5 (All 8 modules)

Minimum one year's full time paid experience working with people with intellectual disability or other care services highly desirable

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal essential.

A commitment to work with all residents who have varying support needs and complex needs to ensure they have full and meaningful lives

An ability to be flexible and professional in all aspects of work

An understanding of the values and ethos of the organisation and a commitment to implementing these.

Demonstrate an ability to support residents in all aspects of their lives, promoting their independence and personal development

Demonstrate a commitment to promoting the rights of people with disabilities.

Deliver safe and respectful person-centred care and support to all residents

Willing to work all types of shifts (i.e. Long Day, Short day, sleepovers, Split shifts, night shift) and patterns of work (weekdays, holiday periods and weekends) to suit the needs of the residents

Full Clean Manual Driving Licence Essential

By applying to this position, you giving Saint John of God Community CLg. consent to have your personal data stored for the purpose of this competition only.

Interested candidates should apply only by using this link :

Applications will be short-listed on the information supplied in the Curriculum Vitae and a panel may be formed from which future

vacancies will be filled. Full Job Description available from the HR Department.

Informal enquires contact : Ashley Simmonson, Programme Manager 087 4006774

Closing date : Monday, 6th October 2025

Please note that due to high volumes of applications we can only respond to candidates who have been shortlisted.

Saint John of God Community Services Clg is an equal opportunities employer.