Health Care Assistant

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

Part-Time Opportunity (15–20 Hours Per Week) Oranmore Galway

“Seeking a kind, compassionate person keen to see that health is part of our overall wellbeing, and that being supported to be in relationship and belong are the keys to our overall health. Join us for this fantastic opportunity to support a vibrant young lady to thrive in her community!”

COULD THIS BE YOU?

➔ Do you want to support a passionate, smart, and creative young woman to live well in her own home?

➔ Are you outgoing, fun, and creative?

➔ Are you interested in working with an exciting & innovative team?

➔ Are you based in or near Oranmore Galway?

➔ Do you hold a full, clean driving licence?

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Active Partnership: Through building a trusting relationship, partner with this young lady and her family to support her to achieve her personal goals, build community capacity, and advocate with her for continued opportunities.

• Daily Living Support: 

Assist with meal preparation, household development skill-building, and facilitating community integration, further employment, or education opportunities, while ensuring a clean, safe, and hazard-free home environment.

• Community Connection & Participation: 

Actively build up the confidence and capacity of the Leader to engage with her community as an active citizen, supporting her to develop lasting friendships, have fun, and establish a true sense of belonging.

EMPOWERMENT & WELLBEING

• Self-Directed Living: Actively support this young lady to self-direct her own life and make her own choices, ensuring her voice drives her daily plans and future goals.

• Skill & Competency Development: Help her develop the practical competencies, confidence, and life skills necessary to support her ongoing health, overall wellbeing, and independence both at home and in the community.

CORE APPROACH

• Holistic, Person-Centred Care: Provide individualized, respectful care that addresses physical, emotional, and social needs, consistently promoting optimum independence.

• Flexibility & Collaboration: Maintain a highly flexible approach to providing support, with the proven ability to work seamlessly as a supportive member of a team.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Employer: Niamh's Innovators Ltd

Location: Oranmore, Galway

Hours: Part-Time (15-20 hrs/wk)

Funding: 100% HSE Funded

Tenure: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

REQUIREMENTS

• FETAC/QQI Level 5 in Healthcare (or commitment to complete).

• Minimum 1 year experience in a caring role.

• Trustworthy, reliable, with a positive "can-do" attitude.

• Full clean driving licence to drive the work vehicle.

• Subject to successful Garda Vetting.

APPLY NOW!I

If interested call for further info:

Pamela Mansell

086 868 2290

(Please call after 5:00 PM)

Niamh's Innovators Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.