Healthcare Assistant

About the organisation

St. Joseph's Foundation is a voluntary organisation that delivers high-quality services and support to people with intellectual disabilities and their families.

Compensation and benefits

• Starting pay is €15.68 per hour, with annual increases up to €21.76 per hour.
• Night shifts attract a 25% premium.
• Sundays and public holidays are paid at double time.
• The role may be offered as a permanent full-time position or on a locum basis, depending on your circumstances.
• Employees receive 24 days of annual leave.
• Training time is paid.
• Sick leave is included.
• Maternity leave is provided.
• A pension scheme is available with an employer contribution of 6%.

Requirements

• Applicants should hold a full QQI Level 5 qualification in healthcare or a closely related area.
• Previous experience supporting children or adults with intellectual disabilities is required.
• A full manual driving licence and access to personal transport are essential.
• The role needs a flexible approach and the ability to work well within a team.
• A strong commitment to helping people with disabilities improve and maintain their quality of life is important.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day personal care and assistance, including support with dressing, hygiene, and toileting.
• Help service users take part in leisure activities, work, routine daily tasks, and community involvement.
• Observe and document changes in physical, social, and emotional wellbeing.
• Assist with individual care plans, including support for service users with challenging behaviours.
• Drive or accompany service users to services, outings, and appointments.
• Support individuals during holidays, hospital admissions, therapy sessions, and pool activities where needed.
• Keep records accurate and up to date.
• Ensure all environments remain clean, safe, and comfortable.
• Support the induction and mentoring of new team members.
• Use equipment and assistive aids properly and safely.
• Log and report accidents, incidents, and defective equipment without delay.
• Work in line with safety procedures and the requirements of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
• Understand emergency processes and help maintain fire safety standards.

Additional information

Informal enquiries can be made to the HR Department at 063-89252.