Care Assistant Residential

Delta Centre CLG; Carlow; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Company Pension Contribution

Working hours over a 7 day roster

Continuous Professional Development

Fantastic development & career-opportu

Top up on Maternity pay

Top up on Paternity pay

Bike to work Scheme

Bi-Weekly Salary

Mental Health Day

Sunday premium

Live nights premium

Employee assistance programme

Ongoing training

Supportive management and strong team

Job summary

Delta Centre CLG in Ireland seeks a Care Assistant to provide day-to-day personal care and support for service users with intellectual disabilities. You will follow care plans and work within person-centred approaches to enable independence and dignity.

Applicants should have a FETAC Level 5 in Health Care, strong communication and record-keeping, and willingness to work a 7-day shift roster. This role requires a valid Irish work entitlement and a compassionate, flexible approach.

Qualifications

• A FETAC Level 5 qualification in Health Care is a requirement for this position.
• Experience in the field of health care is essential.
• Proven competence in the care and support of adults with intellectual disabilities and a genuine interest in this area is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day personal care and support for service users.
• Follow Care Plans and Person-Centred Plans.
• Assist service users to make choices and contribute to their development.
• Establish trust and demonstrate empathy through consistent care.
• Adhere to Delta Centre policies, procedures and working practices.
• Shift work over a 7 day roster is expected.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Record-keeping

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Shift availability

Education

FETAC Level 5 qualification in Health Care

Job description

Purpose of the Role:

The Care Assistant is responsible for providing day-to-day personal care and support for the service users of Delta Centre. The Care Assistant must have the desire and the belief that the person with an intellectual disability has something unique, equal, and important to offer society.

Purpose of the Role:

The Care Assistant is responsible for providing day-to-day personal care and support for the service users of Delta Centre. The Care Assistant must have the desire and the belief that the person with an intellectual disability has something unique, equal, and important to offer society.

Key Tasks:

Ensure that the life and experience of the service user reflects the core values of Delta Centre and Care Plans and that all service users.

• Experience dignity and respect.
• Are supported to make choices.
• Have an opportunity to make a contribution and learn.
• Demonstrate empathy towards Service users
• Put into practice the details of Care Plans and Person-Centred Plans.
• Understand and facilitate needs through the use of appropriate communication systems.
• Assist each individual in reaching the maximum potential in independence, communication, and personal development.
• Establish trust relationships through consistency of care.
• Adhere to all Delta Centres Policies, Procedures, Employee Handbook and working practices.

Personal Profile:

• This position is not eligible for employment permit sponsorship. Applicants must hold and maintain an independent legal right to work in Ireland for the duration of their employment. Delta Services does not ordinarily support or participate in employment permit applications, transfers, renewals or change-of-employer processes for this position.

Education & Training:

• A FETAC Level 5 qualification in Health Care is a requirement for this position.

Experience:

• Experience in the field of health care is essential.
• Proven competence in the care and support of adults with intellectual disabilities and a genuine interest in this area is required.

Knowledge & Skills:

• A sound knowledge and proven ability to interpret and apply legislation such as The National Standards for Adults with Disabilities.
• Applicants must have excellent communication skills and be highly motivated.
• Excellent record-keeping skills are required.
• Proven ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Flexible and adaptable nature
• Shift work over 24/7.

Desired Quality:

• A Full Clean Driving Licence

Benefits:

• Generous Company Pension Contribution
• Working hours over a 7 day roster involving shift work
• Continuous Professional Development
• Fantastic development & career opportunities
• Top up on Maternity pay
• Top up on Paternity pay
• Bike to work Scheme
• Bi-Weekly Salary
• Mental Health Day
• Sunday premium
• Live nights premium
• Employee assistance programme
• Ongoing training
• Supportive management and strong team environments