Care Assistant (Intellectual Disability), Disability Services, HSE South West in Youghal | HSE South West Jobs

About this job Role: Care Assistant (Intellectual Disability), Disability Services, HSE South West Employer: HSE South West Pay: EUR 34,536 - 47,954/yr About this type of work (general guide written by nixers.com, not the employer's wording) Healthcare and care assistants usually provide personal care and everyday support under the direction of nurses or care managers, in hospitals, nursing homes, residential services or people's own homes. Typical tasks include helping with washing, dressing, eating and moving safely, noticing and reporting changes in a person's condition, and keeping care records. Home care work often involves travelling between clients, and care rosters commonly include early mornings, evenings and weekends. A QQI Level 5 qualification in health care or healthcare support is commonly required or worked towards. Garda vetting is required by law for work with vulnerable adults, and task-specific Manual Handling and patient moving training is usual.