CARE ASSISTANT
We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic
individuals to join our team in our respite service. Candidates must
be highly motivated, creative and experienced with a passion for
engaging with service users on a daily basis. Working hours will be
variable including day shifts, evening shifts & weekends. They
must?hold a full clean driving licence and be willing to drive
company vehicles. There are two permanent positions averaging from
**Apply on the website** to **Apply on the website** hours a week.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To support the Person In Charge with all aspects of the effective
running of the respite service.
* To facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for the
individuals appropriate to their wishes and goals
* Support each individual to participate in activities/outings
arranged by the respite staff in collaboration with each individual.
* To actively seek new interests and opportunities for the adults &
children availing of our respite service.
* To promote and protect the rights of our adults & children in a
manner that respects their dignity, their right to make choices and
their privacy
* To ensure the overall wellbeing of the adults & children in all
areas of their lives including health and personal care.
* Help support and develop social skills for each individual to
enable them to use public facilities and to engage in the ordinary
commerce of everyday life.
* Experience/knowledge of dealing with behaviours that challenge
* Experience/knowledge of the HIQA regulations and standards
* Experience/knowledge and understanding of support plans
* Excellent organisation and communication skills
* Experience of creative problem-solving techniques
* Have the ability to deal with confidential information in a
discreet and responsible manner
* Excellent IT and report writing skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Be flexible to work a variety of rostered shifts over a seven-day
work period
QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:
* A minimum of QQI LEVEL 5 IN HEALTH CARE SUPPORT/ QQI LEVEL 5 IN
SOCIAL CARE (A Diploma or Degree in Social Care or other relevant
discipline advantageous)
* 6 months experience of working with people with an Intellectual
Disability
* Hold a full driving licence and be willing to drive company
vehicles is essential.
* Be flexible to work a variety of rostered shifts over a seven-day
work period e.g. day, evening & weekends.
TO APPLY: EMAIL YOUR CV AND COVER LETTER REFERENCING THE JOB REF NO.
RECA**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**-2 TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
SHORT LISTING OF CANDIDATES WILL APPLY
A PANEL MAY BE FORMED FROM THIS CAMPAIGN FROM WHICH FURTHER VACANCIES
WHICH MAY ARISE WILL BE FILLED.
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS: **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**ND APRIL **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
_ST. AIDAN?S SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
