Care Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

23 days annual leave

Pension plan

Flexible working hours

Full training

Full & Part-Time work

Career progression

Sick leave

Employee assistance

Job summary

Corlann invites applications for a Care Assistant position across Limerick City, Doon and Foynes. Permanent and relief contracts are available, with day and night shifts to suit; panels will be formed for current and future vacancies.

The role involves personal care, support with Individual Plans, and helping people supported lead fuller lives in the community. A QQI Level 5 qualification and a full manual driving licence are required; Corlann Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Care Assistants provide personal care during the day, including meals and hygiene.
• Assist and support People Supported by the Services with Development on Individual Plans and outcomes.
• Support community participation and integration of People Supported by the Services.

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

Panels will be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

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

Working with Corlann

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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