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 whichincludes completion of the Intellectual Disability Studies Module andthe Activities of Daily Living Module.
Or
(ii) Hold a FETAC Level 5 qualification in Health Service Skills of whichincludes completion of the Intellectual Disability Studies Module andthe 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
The Dublin North East Region is an equal opportunities employer.
HSE Dublin and North East (DNE) provides health and social care in North Dublin, Louth, Meath, Monaghan and most areas of Cavan, through Community services, Acute settings and Voluntary sector services.
There are 58 Primary Care Centres in the Region and specialist teams working in Mental Health, Health and Wellbeing, Social Care and Disability Services. Services are provided in various settings including the service user’s own home, day hospitals, community nursing units, hostels, specialist day care centres, training centres, respite care, and residential services.
This Health Region encompasses ten acute hospitals that deliver a comprehensive array of emergency, diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation services to people across the five counties, supported by a dedicated workforce. The DNE Health Region includes two of the nine Level 4 hospitals in the country.
HSE Dublin and North East are committed to providing world-class care alongside exceptional clinical services, all delivered with respect and compassion.
