Health Care Assistant – Homeless Prevention Services
Location:
Galway City and Surrounds
Permanent:
37 Hours Per Week
Apply:
Email CV To [email protected]
Closing Date:
5pm, 11th August
HSE Health Care Assistant 01/03/23 salary scale €31,743 – €40,738 (pro-rata)
- Sundays: Time and a Half
- Public Holidays: Double Time
- 25 Days Annual Leave
- Employee Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Program
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Education Assistance Program – financial support for upskilling/qualifications
- Death in Service benefit – 2 times annual salary
To support people who live in their own homes & shared homes, to live independently, enhancing independent living skills, supporting to attend appointments and participate in community groups and activities to build connections in the community.
- To carry out all tasks that facilitate the person being supported to live as independently and as well as possible and experience some of the good things in life.
- To work collaboratively with the case managers (HSOs) to come up with optimal support plans with the person being supported.
- To take a calm, kind, respectful and proactive approach with the person being supported, maximising the person’s dignity at all times.
- To assist as necessary with practical tasks of independent living: such as bill payment, home management, budgeting, self-care, follow through on health and well-being and community engagement.
- To assist with the operation, organising, and general tasks in the wider service and as assigned by the line manager.
- To act as appointed First Aid Responder as required.
- Carry out all duties with reasonable care, ensuring your own safety and the safety of theperson you are supporting.
- Act in a professional manner in all circumstances when engaging with clients, colleagues,other agencies and the public.
- To systematically log and record all interventions in line with policies and protocols.
- Maintain confidentiality on all matters relating to staff, volunteers, clients and generalSimon Community Business.
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Be aware of and adhere to all current Simon Community Policies and Procedures.
This Job Description is intended to indicate the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variation can be expected in particular duties, as the position evolves, the outline is considered to provide a reasonable general description of the position.
- Make a Real Impact: Help transform lives by supporting those facing homelessness.
- Meaningful Work: Use your skills to make a tangible impact in the lives of those facing homelessness
- Inclusive Environment: Work in a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic team.
- Growth Opportunities: Develop your skills and advance your career in the non-profit sector.
- Community Impact: Play a crucial role in transforming the community for the better.
- Candidates must have a relevant qualification to a minimum of FETAC level 5 e.g. Care Assistant/Care of the elderly etc.
- 1-year experience working in a similar role.
- Subscribe fully to Galway Simon Community values and mission.
- Have a valid and full clean driver’s licence; access to own vehicle for work-related purposes and be able to obtain insurance to indemnify Galway Simon and carry passengers in relation
- to work-related duties.
- To be available to work every other weekend as part of the roster.
Candidates with one or more of the following will have a distinct advantage
- Previous experience of Lone Working
- Experience of working with vulnerable and disadvantaged people
- Experience using Microsoft Email, Calendar & TEAMS
Permanent, 37 hours per week, including some weekends and evenings.
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Email CV To [email protected]
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