Carlow jobs
Sort by: relevance | dateNurse
About the role: The Staff Nurse who will collaborate with the Nurse Manager & Director of Nursing in Beech Park Nursing Home, Co. Kildare. We aim to supply a consistently strong standard of care to our residents. Quality of care, being mindful of HIQA regulations, is the fundamental aspect of this role. The post holder must be enthusiastic, motivated, committed to resident focused care. The successful candidate will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for residents to the highest professionaland ethical standards. Role Responsibilities: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Physiotherapist, Senior / Fisiteiripeoir, Sinsearach
Location of Post; HSE Dublin & South East Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford & Wexford FSS Bhaile Átha Cliath & an Oirdheiscirt Cheatharlach, Chill Chainnigh,Thiobraid Árann Theas, Phort Láirge agus Loch Garman There are currently a number of permanent, whole time and part time vacant posts in the South East. The initial vacancies are in Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary Waterford and Wexford areas. The successful candidates may be required to work within the vicinity as the need arises within their designated scope of practice. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Physiotherapist, Senior from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Purpose of the Post; To be responsible for the provision of a high quality Physiotherapy service in accordance with standards of professional practice To work in conjunction with other team members in co-ordinating and developing the service to meet the needs of the population it serves in line with the objectives of the organisation To work with the Physiotherapist Manager or designated person in ensuring the co-ordination, development and delivery of a quality, client centred physiotherapy service across and between networks in the geographical area. To carry out clinical and educational duties as required Informal Enquiries; Carlow Kilkenny Community Services Anne Ging Physiotherapist Manager in Charge III E-mail: anne.ging@hse.ie Phone: 087 3284998 / 056 7785332 Sinead Gavin Physiotherapist Manager in Charge III E-mail: sinead.gavin@hse.ie Phone: 087 2216584 South Tipperary Community Services Una Burke Physiotherapist Manager in Charge III E-mail: una.burke1@hse.ie Phone: 087 6298053 / 052 6177212 Waterford Community Services Naomi Lyng Physiotherapist Manager in Charge III E-mail: naomi.lyng@hse.ie Phone: 087 1819684 Wexford Community Services Damian Rice Physiotherapist Manager in Charge III E-mail: damian.rice@hse.ie Phone: 087 6634136 Orla Fahy Physiotherapy Manager E-mail: orla.fahy2@hse.ie Phone: 087 1246896 HR Point of Contact: Marius Calugar Email: marius.calugar@hse.ie Tel: 056 7784041
Young Adult Support Worker
As a Young Adult Support Worker, the post holder will be expected to support the delivery of services to young adults with physical disabilities as part of Irish Wheelchair Association’s services based in Carlow. The objectives of our services are to provide pathways for people with disabilities to participate fully in the community, by means of establishing developmental, personal and social inclusion programmes. This will include supporting individual young adults to identify and work towards their personal goals, and to facilitate a range of activities, such as training workshops, personal development work, day trips and social activities, and linking with services and facilities within individuals’ local communities. You will be also required to undertake and ensure the execution of such other tasks/duties as deemed necessary to the successful implementation of young adult services. Main Duties and Responsibilities Support Service Coordinator to implement a range of group workshops and activities based on the choices and needs of young adults. Support individual young adults in line with the Association’s person-centred approach and through Personal Goals work. Support young adults involved in training and educational activities Drive IWA transit vans (regular driving license) and/or assist with safe transportation in line with requirements of the Transport Handbook guidelines Assist young adults in all aspects of personal care and daily living as identified by each individual Accompany and support young adults on outings, social trips and holidays as required Ensure that your work and interactions with others is such that it promotes and enhances the independence of young people Prepare and maintain hard copy and online records as required by the Service Coordinator Undertake training as directed by the Service Coordinator Actively ensure that standards and practices regarding health and safety are fully adhered to in all activities, and in the centre itself. Record and report all hazards or accidents to the Service Coordinator and/or Building Manager Carry out other duties and/or responsibilities which may be assigned to you from time to time PERSON SPECIFICATION Training, Experience and Qualifications A minimum of 5 completed modules of QQI level 5 Health Care Support or similar qualification is essential. QQI Major Awards that are deemed relevant to IWA are: Community & Health Services (to include minor components Safety & Health at Work and Care Provision & Practice) Health Service Skills (to include minor components in Workplace Statutory Policies & Procedures and Care Skills and Care Support) Health Care Support (to include minor components Safety & Health at Work and Care Skills and Care Support) Youth Work (no specific minor components required) Full Drivers Licence is desirable Knowledge and Skills Previous experience of developing and delivering projects or programmes Previous experience of working with people with disabilities is required Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety regulations, as well as transport safety and standards of use is essential Previous experience of driving transit vans to transport people with disabilities, or a willingness to do so, would be an advantage Good organisational skills Behaviours The ability to work as part of a team and work on own initiative An ability to build strong relationships at all levels and show confidence in the team Strong customer service focus Be of good character Remuneration & Benefits Salary range for this position is €19,256.05 to €21,435.10 DOE Excellent working conditions Training & development opportunities 25 days annual leave pro rata PRSA Pension scheme and group VHI & HSF Health Cash Plans Employee Assistance Service CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
C Licence Driver
If you are an experienced C driver, have great work ethic and a genuine desire to provide excellent customer care at all times, then EZ Living Furniture is looking for you. The successful candidate will provide an efficient home delivery service and will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery to customers’ homes. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, along with a flexible approach, to ensure that customers’ expectations are met and surpassed. The position is based in Carlow but serves adjoining counties as well. We will provide training to the right person who can demonstrate motivation and a willingness to learn. If you are interested in taking on a new challenge at a growing company, we encourage you to apply today. Responsibilities CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Welcome Advisor
What is the opportunity? This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and self-motivated individual who would like to build their skills and progress their career within Bank of Ireland. Working as part of a dynamic and supportive team you will have the opportunity to work closely with our personal and business customers. In this role, you will
Senior Administrator
Overall role and context: South East Technological University (SETU) is an internationally-oriented university that aims to provide a centre of knowledge, research and innovation that will cultivate future generations of active and engaged citizens across the South East region of Ireland and beyond. The unit is responsible inter alia for the establishment and maintenance of systems, procedures and rules to ensure that timetables are created and maintained in a fair and equitable manner that places the primary focus on the needs of students, and on the quality assurance of curriculum scheduling. In addition, the unit is responsible for cleaning existing data, generating reports, training staff and establishing best practices for data management. Principal duties and responsibilities: • Working with Heads of Department and administrators to schedule all teaching activities within the University in accordance with University norms. • Co-ordinating the production of the University’s academic timetable, to include all important academic events, playing a key a role in achieving optimal space utilisation for the university. • Organising and co-ordinating timetabling training. • Co-ordinating and producing reports on various aspects of timetabling and utilisation of academic resources. • Supporting University reviews of space management or other reporting requirements. • Supporting end-users of timetabling software. • Developing and maintaining web-based timetables to reflect all academic contracted hours, both teaching and non-teaching. • Publishing timetables for staff, students, notice-boards and classroom doors. • Leading development and new processes for timetabling. • Maintaining data quality for relevant systems. • Establishing guardianship or underlying system rules and procedures and preventing local variations. • Becoming an expert point of contact for all administrative staff • Any other duties that may be assigned from time-to-time This job specification is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive. Duties and responsibilities will be reviewed with the post-holder from time to time. Academic Qualifications Leaving Certificate- having obtained at least Grade D3 in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (Higher, Ordinary or vocational programmes) or equivalent or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQIqualifications framework which can be assessed as being of a comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher. or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise Specific knowledge and skills Strong communication, analytical, project management and organisation skills with excellent attention to detail. I.T. Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Suite to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Specific Personal Qualities A highly motivated self-starter and capable of working on his/her own initiative. Hours of Work: The appointee will be required to work 35 hours per week together with such additional hours as may be required from time to time for the proper discharge of their duties. Salary: Senior Staff Officer Salary Scale: €56,756 - €69,339 Annual Leave: 27 days annual leave. Annual Leave will be in accordance with arrangements authorised by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science from time to time.
Optometrist
Salary: Up to €70,000 DOE Working hours: Full Time or Part Time Experience level: You would ideally be a CORU registered Optometrist although we can support International Optometrists through CORU registration. Specsavers in Carlow, an award-winning store, are looking for a qualified Optometrist to join the team. Ideally you will be CORU registered although we can support International Optometrists through CORU registration. Our experienced team use the very latest clinical technology which allows them to improve patient outcomes. At Specsavers in Carlow, we have a clear-sighted vision to transform eye health in our community. As our next Optometrist you will have the opportunity to provide a first-class experience to every one of our patients. What’s on Offer? With a focus on flexibility, we are open to full-time and part-time applicants and will consider any working pattern to suit you. About us Our store is fully equipped with the latest clinical technology (including OCT). We always aim to be the very best we can be – both clinically and in terms of customer service. Our experienced, diverse and friendly team are always on hand to offer support and take care of patient’s needs, meaning that as our new Optometrist, you can focus on offering a first-class sight test to our loyal customers. What we are looking for Alongside being a qualified and ideally already CORU registered Optometrist, we are searching for someone who shares our store’s ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop, and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that is not afraid of a hands-on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we are looking for a skilled resident Optometrist to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Dispensing Optician
Specsavers in Carlow are looking for an experienced or newly qualified Dispensing Optician to join them. The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Dispensing Optician at Specsavers in Carlow - a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care What’s on Offer? We’re fully equipped with 4 test rooms, the latest clinical technology (including OCT), and a team of 25 – which includes fully trained optical assistants, so everything is in place to let you focus on what you do best. What we’re looking for Alongside being a qualified and CORU registered Dispensing Optician, the right person for this position will be confident, possess a strong worth ethic and a willingness to succeed. You’ll be passionate about your job and enjoy a fast-paced environment. We are looking for a Dispensing Optician who will go the extra mile for our customers and someone who encourages their colleagues to do the same. In summary, we’re looking for a high calibre resident Dispensing Optician to join us and assist in driving this excellent practice forward. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Motor Mechanics Apprentice
Profile of Craft The work of a Motor Mechanic involves the servicing, maintenance and fault diagnosis of automobile and light commercial vehicle mechanical and electrical systems, vehicle component removal, installation or repair according to original manufacturers’ specification. At the end of the apprenticeship, the craftsperson will be able to demonstrate competence in the following skills: Core Skills Servicing Read, interpret and carry out manufacturers’ instructions for all vehicle service, maintenance and repair procedures. Complete a vehicle report form. Fgas Describe the overall aim of Regulation No. 842/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 of May 2006 in relation to the air conditioning systems of automotive vehicles (MACs). List the dangers to personal health and related safety regulations related to the refrigerant gas contained in mobile air conditioning (MAC) systems. Describe the location of possible leaks of refrigerant gas from an automotive air con unit. Engine Diagnose faults, dismantle and reassemble the engine and its ancillary components. Replace timing belts and chains. Use all recommended bolt tightening procedures. Electrical Read and interpret relevant electrical wiring diagrams. Use fault-code reader to interrogate ECU memory and OBD system. Employ a logical and structured fault diagnosis methodology (use of diagnostic flow charts). Measure and interpret quantities of electrical current, voltage and resistance. Diagnose/ resolve faults in starter, charging and lighting circuits. Remove/replace vehicle lighting components. Align headlamps. Fuel/Ignition Diagnose and resolve faults in electronically controlled fuel, ignition and emissions control systems. Evaluate exhaust emission levels with reference to NCT/DoT VTM test requirements. Transmission Diagnose faults in manual transmission units. Remove/refit manual transmission units. Diagnose faults in clutch assemblies. Remove/replace clutch components. Remove/replace driveshaft joints and bearings. Brakes Diagnose mechanical and hydraulic faults in the braking system. Remove/ replace brake components. Employ manufacturers’ recommended service and bleeding procedures Core Skills Specialist Skills Steering/Suspension Diagnose faults in steering and suspension systems. Remove/replace steering and suspension components. Align suspension and steering geometry. Balance wheels. Repair punctures. Bodywork Remove/replace bodywork components e.g. door locks, windows and regulators. Engine Carry out complete engine overhaul on automobile and light commercial vehicle petrol and diesel engines. Electrical Check operation of, diagnose any faults present, and return to original manufacturers’ specification: standard, multi-voltage and high voltage systems, inter-control module communication systems e.g. CAN, LIN, VAN and MOST networks, multiplex wiring, climate control, cruise control, theft deterrence systems, comfort systems e.g. electric windows and seat/steering adjustment, sunroof, and central locking. Fuel systems Check operation of, diagnose any faults present, and return to original manufacturers’ specification: high pressure petrol injection systems (e.g. GDI and MED-Motronic) and high pressure diesel injection systems (e.g. commonrail). Transmission Check operation of, diagnose any faults present, overhaul and return to original manufacturers’ specification: manual, automatic or hybrid transmission assemblies. Brakes Check operation of, diagnose any faults present, and return to original manufacturers’ specification: ABS and EHB (Electro-Hydraulic Braking) systems. This includes ESP (Electronic Stability Program), TCS (Traction Control System), and ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) systems. Occupant safety Examine, diagnose any faults present, and return to original manufacturers’ specification: vehicle occupant passive safety systems. This includes airbag, belt tensioner and rollover protection systems. Communication and Information Check operation of, diagnose any faults present, and return to original manufacturers’ specification: In-Car Entertainment systems, telecommunication systems, vehicle information systems e.g. technical monitoring displays and GPS (Global Positioning System). Mobile Air Conditioning (MAC) systems. Discuss and demonstrate best practice for handling of Fgases storage cylinders, the safe recovery and disposal of Fgas. Perform full servicing of an air conditioning system of a motor vehicle to include: leak detection, recovery, vacuum and refill. Mobile Air Conditioning (MAC) systems. Discuss and demonstrate best practice for handling of Fgases storage cylinders, the safe recovery and disposal of Fgas. Perform full servicing of an air conditioning system of a motor vehicle to include: leak detection, recovery, vacuum and refill. Common Skills Servicing Read, interpret and carry out manufacturers’ instructions for all vehicle service, maintenance and repair procedures. Complete a vehicle report form. NCT/DoT VTM Determine the condition of automotive vehicles to NCT/DoT VTM requirements. Engine Diagnose faults and return to original manufacturers’ specification: petrol and diesel engines and their ancillary components. Electrical Read and interpret relevant electrical wiring diagrams. Use fault-code reader to interrogate ECU memory and OBD system. Employ a logical and structured fault diagnosis methodology (use of diagnostic flow charts). Measure and interpret quantities of electrical current, voltage and resistance. Diagnose/ resolve faults in starter, charging and lighting circuits. Remove/replace vehicle lighting components. Align headlamps. Transmission Diagnose faults and return to original manufacturers’ specification: clutch system components, driveshafts and bearings. Brakes Diagnose faults and return to original manufacturers’ specification: brake friction linings. Steering Diagnose faults and return to original manufacturers’ specification: steering linkage and geometry settings. Bodywork Remove/replace bodywork components e.g. door locks, windows and regulators.
Social Care Worker & Assistant Support Worker
Job Summary Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs. Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare! CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
