Care Assistant - Children's Respite Galway City

Ability West; Galway; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ability West in Galway City is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join an individualised service. You will support people to live their best life, in a compassionate and person-centred way.

The role requires ETAC Health Care Level 5, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a full driving licence with access to your own vehicle. Ability West offers a supportive workplace across Galway City and County, with a commitment to

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess the competencies and skills appropriate to working with persons with an intellectual disability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Motivated, energetic and enthusiastic personality.
• Full current driving licence with access to your own vehicle.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Planning & time management

Creativity

Empathy

Driving licence

Education

ETAC Health Care Level 5

Job description

Care Assistant - Children's Respite Galway City

Ability West

Location: On site / Galway, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants
Annual Salary range:from € 36,383.00 to € 45,163.00

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY - We have a new opportunity for Care Assistants to work in an individualised service in Galway City. Join our dedicated team, make a difference for the people we support to live their best life.

Ability West provides a wide range of high-quality services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism across Galway City and County. Services provided are day, residential, short breaks, community supports, rehabilitative training and multi-disciplinary supports. The ethos of service provision is underpinned by our Vision, Mission, Core Values and Strategic Plan, which is to empower people with disabilities to live self-directed lives in an equal and inclusive society. Each person is supported and valued within an environment which promotes their overall autonomy, health and wellbeing and enables them to reach their potential.

• ETAC Health Care Level 5
• Applicants must possess the competencies and skills appropriate to working with persons with an intellectual disability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic personality.
• An ability to advocate on behalf of people we support.
• Full current driving license with access to your own vehicle
• Genuine respect and empathy for diversity and individuality.
• Flexible, responsible, and mature approach to work. *
• Creativity (e.g., in using community resources, problem solving, dealing with people we support).
• Professional, accountable, good planning and time management skills.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.