JOB TITLE: Night Care Worker (Addiction Healthcare Assistant)
LOCATION: Aislinn/ Cahir
REPORTS TO: Clinical Manager
PURPOSE: To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a
residential setting. To provide professional support to all who attend
the programme.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Ensure that the night time operation of the service is run smoothly
and in accordance with organisation policies and procedures.
* Work with all clients to develop trust and respect.
* To deal with difficult or problematic situations in a sensitive
manner within the framework of the organisation?s policies and
record such incidents as appropriate.
* To work effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
* Give accurate reports in verbal and written form.
* Have a flexible approach to the work in response to organisational
change, development and review of best practice.
* Administration duties to include updating our client management
system, filing system and client files.
* Help with the preparation of meals ? breakfast and bedtime snack
where applicable.
* To manage client needs during the night as required and deal with
night time emergencies as they arise.
* To act and carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by
the Clinical Manager.
* ?Abide to HSE cov-**Apply on the website** guidelines.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
QUALIFICATIONS
* Have a minimum 2 years? relevant experience in addiction, health
and social care or nursing role.
* Have a relevant qualification (minimum FETAC Level 7 or
equivalent) e.g. social care, addiction studies, nursing,
* Experience and interest in food preparation and cooking.
* Computer literate, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and have the ability to
learn various computer packages rapidly.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL:
* Compassionate but pragmatic and effective in the delivery of
services that maximises client recovery.
* Willingness and capacity to be reflective and creative in
developing new means and methods of maximising client recovery in
accordance with evidence and best practice.
* Ability to maintain the principles of confidentiality in all areas
of work.
* Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
* Openness to change, professionalism and respect for others.
* Person centered approach.
* Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Flexible, reliable and prepared to work , evenings, week-ends and
public holidays.
* Good decision making skills.
Note:? This job description is not exhaustive and is given more as a
guideline.? Unforeseen policy changes or emerging needs may create
new and different demands on the position.
AISEIRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
CLOSING DATE FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH JUNE **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** AT 5PM.
PLEASE APPLY WITH A CV AND COVER LETTER TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
