Care Assistant (Days)

Sunbeam-House-Services; Bray; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Sunbeam House Services in Bray, County Wicklow, seeks a Part-time Care Assistant (Days) to support adults in a residential setting. Responsibilities include person-centered care, promoting rights, and helping clients achieve personal outcomes, with shifts Monday to Friday.

Applicants must have Major QQI level 5 in healthcare, hold a full driving licence, and be legally entitled to work in Ireland. Parknasilla is described as a residential service; Sunbeam House Services is an Equal Opportunity

Qualifications

• Minimum Major QQI level 5 in healthcare (or foreign equivalent).
• Full driving licence and access to a car.
• A legal right to work in Ireland.
• A passion for promoting and empowering those you support.

Responsibilities

• To facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for our clients appropriate to their wishes and goals
• To promote and protect the rights of people in a manner that respects their dignity, their right to make choices and their privacy
• To actively seek new interests and opportunities for people to develop meaningful roles in their communities
• To ensure the overall wellbeing of clients in all areas of their lives including health and personal care
• To assist in the teaching of life skills in cooking, budgeting, cleaning & building confidence

Skills

Teamwork

Social Care

Education

Major QQI level 5 in healthcare or equivalent

Job description

Sunbeam House Services (SHS) take pride in supporting people with intellectual disabilities and complex needs to have choice and control over their lives.We offer a range of supports tailored to individual needs.We are a rights-based organisation and recognise that every person we support is unique and a valued member of society.

Skills and attributes

• Teamwork
• Social Care

Description

Location: Bray

Contract: Permanent

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Part-time Care Assistant (Days) to join our services in a Residential setting in Bray, County Wicklow. As a Care Assistant, you will be involved in supporting clients to achieve their personal outcomes to build on their potential and to develop positive roles within their residential service and community. Working hours will be Monday to Friday.

Parknasilla is a residential service that provides support to 4 adults, some who require a mix of high-level support and some who are more independent. It is a large house located in Bray town centre close to shops cafes and public transport. Both Day Shifts and Night Shifts are available, and you will be working in a supportive culture and joining a team with a strong blend of experience, creativity, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• To facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for our clients appropriate to their wishes and goals
• To promote and protect the rights of people in a manner that respects their dignity, their right to make choices and their privacy
• To actively seek new interests and opportunities for people to develop meaningful roles in their communities
• To ensure the overall wellbeing of clients in all areas of their lives including health and personal care
• To assist in the teaching of life skills in cooking, budgeting, cleaning & building confidence

Applicants must hold a minimum of Major QQI level 5 in healthcare or foreign equivalent (validated by QQI)

Applicants must have:

• A passion for promoting and empowering those you support
• A team player wiling to lone work as well as working as part of a team
• A knowledge of the HIQA standards and relevant legislation
• Hold a full driving licence and have access to a car
• Post qualification experience of working with adults with intellectual disability is desirable
• A legal right to work in Ireland

Sunbeam House Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer