Care Assistant Residential

Delta Centre CLG; Carlow; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension contribution

Continuous Professional Development

Bike to work scheme

Bi-weekly salary

Mental Health Day

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Delta Centre CLG is seeking a Care Assistant to provide day-to-day personal care and support for service users. You will work with management to ensure residents live safe, meaningful and inclusive lives, with the best interests of individuals always at the centre of care.

Experience in health care is essential and a FETAC Level 5 in Health Care is required. The role involves 24/7 shift patterns; drivers licence is desirable and continuous professional development is provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and motivation.
• Proven ability to interpret legislation such as National Standards for Adults with Disabilities.
• Excellent record-keeping skills are required.
• Proven ability to develop positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Flexible and adaptable in a 24/7 shift environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day personal care and support for service users.
• Ensure service users have safe, meaningful and inclusive lives in cooperation with management.
• Implement Care Plans and Person-Centred Plans.
• Use appropriate communication systems to meet needs.
• Assist individuals in achieving independence and development.

Skills

excellent communication

interpret legislation

record-keeping

positive relationships

flexible and adaptable

shift work 24/7

Education

FETAC Level 5 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.

The Care Assistant, in co-operation with Management, will be responsible for ensuring that the person/s we support have good, high quality, safe, meaningful, and inclusive lives. The position requires a high degree of understanding and commitment to the individual service user and to Delta services. The prime consideration at all times must be the interests and well-being of the individuals availing of our services. The Care Assistant, in co-operation with Management, will be responsible for ensuring that the person/s we support have good, high quality, safe, meaningful, and inclusive lives.

Key Tasks:

• 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