Location of Post

Monaghan Intellectual Disability Services

Community Healthcare Cavan Monaghan

The successful candidate may be required to work in any service area within the vicinity as the need arises.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Care Assistant Cavan Monaghan Intellectual Disability Services

from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Informal Enquiries

Ms. Marion McCormack

Director of Nursing

Disability Services Cavan and Monaghan

Email: marion.mccormack@hse.ie

Phone: 086 823 4922

Purpose of the Post

The Care Assistant will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to assist in the provision of health and social care for clients.

He/she supports and assists clients in all activities of daily living in line with the needs and wishes of the individual and as outlined in an agreed care plan.

As directed, the Care Assistant supports the provision of a high quality, clean and customer focused service including attending to housekeeping, catering, laundry, portering or general duties as assigned.

Duties assigned to the Care Assistant will vary depending on the care setting.

Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/or Experience

Candidates must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the post:

1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc

a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:

(i) Hold a FETAC Level 5 qualification in Healthcare Support of which
includes completion of the Intellectual Disability Studies Module and
the Activities of Daily Living Module.

Or

(ii) Hold a FETAC Level 5 qualification in Health Service Skills of which
includes completion of the Intellectual Disability Studies Module and
the Activities of Daily Living Module

Or

(iii) A relevant health care qualification equivalent to (i) or (ii) above

And

(b) Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role.

2. Health

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of

health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

3. Character

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character

Other Requirements Specific to the Post

A full driver’s license is required and access to your own personal transport

Please See attached Job Spec:

6625CHCM Care Assistant ID Supp