NURSE / HEALTHCARE ASSISTANTS
POSITIONS: MULTIPLE ROLES AVAILABLE – NURSE / HEALTHCARE ASSISTANTS
HOURS: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HOURS PER WEEK MONDAY-FRIDAY
(INCLUDING BREAKS)
LOCATION: NEWTOWNMOUNTKENNEDY, CO WICKLOW
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WHO WE ARE:
CALI (Care and Learn Ireland) is an exciting new initiative launching
in early * which combines both a Day Service
and formal learning for young adults with severe to profound
intellectual/physical disability. Till now this cohort of school
leavers transitioned to a traditional Day Service model with no
continuing/ further education learning pathway.
This new style of ‘Care and Learn’ initiative is being run with
support from the Kildare & Wicklow Education and Training Board. It
will create a unique environment designed to help these school leavers
continue their learning and reach their full potential. The programme
will include the support of a full multidisciplinary therapy (MDT)
team.
The aim is to develop a new model of Care and Learning for severe to
profound young adults that will become a template for national roll
out.
At CALI we are:
Challenging Thinking, Creating New Expectations and Transforming
Lives.
WHO YOU ARE:
You are a caring, empathetic, energetic, and dynamic HCA/ Nurse with a
passion for supporting young adults with severe to profound
disabilities. You interact positively with others, can handle changing
priorities and are willing to learn and adapt to meet the changing
needs of the service and the individuals we support. You want to be
part of a team that welcomes your ideas and where innovation,
collaboration and respect are core.
THE JOB:
* To facilitate opportunities for young adults to develop and grow
through their participation in the CALI Centre programmes.
* Collaborate in the development of Individual Personal and Nursing
Plans to ensure the delivery of effective, high-quality services and
in line with New Directions.
* Assist with all personal care needs and any other individual needs
that may arise, including the administration of regular and PRN
medication while working in accordance with CALI Centres’ policies
and procedures.
* Supporting the students in taking part in the CALI Centres’
Curriculum including QQI level 1 modules, life skills, cooking,
budgeting, etc.
* Facilitate enjoyable activities to foster independence, confidence
and encourage creativity and learning.
* Actively seek new interests and opportunities for our young adults
to experience meaningful participation and roles in their community.
* Ensure, promote, and always safeguard the wellbeing and interests
of the young adults and to adhere to CALI Centres’ policies and
procedures around same.
* Work as an integral part of the CALI Centres’ team actively
participating in team meetings, service planning and reviews.
* Facilitate integration and implementation of MDT (Physiotherapy,
Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Positive
Behaviour Support recommendations/ plans into service delivery, while
also supporting the young adults to follow the same.
* Maintain all records and individual plans as per CALI Centres’
policies.
* Escort the young adults on CALI/ Public transport (as required).
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
* Nurses - Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
(NMBI) in the RNID Division – minimum 2 years’ experience.
* Health Care Assistants/ Social Care Workers – Level 5 minimum 1
year experience.
* Experience in working with individuals who have severe to profound
disabilities and those with Autism is an advantage.
* Person-centred, young person first approach.
* Excellent communication, IT, report writing and planning skills.
* Flexibility and reliability.
* Knowledge of New Directions Regulations and National Standards for
persons with disabilities is an advantage.
* Experience providing personal care.
* Experience in the administration of medications
* Knowledge of Safeguarding and your role and responsibilities
regarding same.
* Due to the nature of the role all applicants must be eligible to
currently work in the Republic of Ireland and successfully complete
the Garda Vetting Process.
DESIRABLE:
* Experience of working in a day services / special school
environment/respite/residential setting.
* Experience in supporting individuals who communicate differently.
* Experience supporting individuals with behaviours that may
challenge and experience in the use of positive behaviour support
strategies.
* Proficiency/Experience in Augmentative and Alternative
Communication (AAC), e.g., Lámh, PECS, Communication devices, GRID
etc.
CONTRACT:
Fixed Term Contracts (3 years)
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
