Care Assistant

Corlann; Limerick; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Rates of Pay

23 days Annual Leave

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Flexible Working Hours

Full Training provided

Full & Part-Time Work

Career Progression

Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Corlann Ireland invites applications for Care Assistants to support people with intellectual disabilities across Limerick City, Doon and Foynes. Roles include permanent and relief contracts with day and night shifts.

Salary on a 13-point scale, €34,881–€48,434 pro-rata, reflects experience and progression within the service. Benefits include competitive pay, 23 days annual leave, pension, flexible hours, full training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in an appropriate or relevant field.
• Full manual driving license which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, meals and hygiene for assigned individuals.
• Support development on Individual Plans and related outcomes, including community participation.
• Assist across day-to-day activities to enable persons supported to lead normal and meaningful lives.

Skills

Personal care

Communication

Driving license (manual)

Teamwork

Education

QQI Level 5 qualification

Job description

Corlann, Limerick

Applications are invited for the following positions across our services

CARE ASSISTANT

Work Locations: Limerick City / Doon / Foynes

Permanent and Relief contracts available

Day and Night shifts are available

Care Assistant 13-point scale €34,881 - €48,434 (pro-rata)

Working with us means you will be joining an organisation that supports people with intellectual disabilities to be valued citizens in their local community, to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends.

We require bright ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as normal and enjoyable a life as possible. In return for this dedication and commitment we offer the following:

• Competitive Rates of Pay


• 23 days Annual Leave


• Defined Benefit Pension Plan


• Flexible Working Hours


• Full Training provided


• Full & Part-Time Work


• Career Progression


• Sick Leave


• Employee Assistance Programs

The role of a Care Assistant

Care Assistants provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services. This role comprises two main elements. Firstly the Care Assistant is responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being. Secondly, a major focus of the Care Assistant role is to assist and support People Supported by the Services with development on Individual Plan's and achievement of associated outcomes. In addition, a critical component of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in community participation and integration

All applicants are required to :

• Have a minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in an appropriate or relevant field


• Hold a full manual driving license which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads

Corlann Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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