Care Assistant Residential

Delta Centre CLG

Carlow

On-site

EUR 26,000 - 32,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Professional development

Career opportunities

Maternity/paternity top-ups

Bike to work scheme

Live nights premium

Sunday premium

Employee assistance programme

Ongoing training

Supportive management

Job summary

Delta Centre CLG in Ireland 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 lead safe, meaningful, inclusive lives, with the highest regard for wellbeing.

A high degree of commitment to individuals and Delta services is essential. Responsibilities include implementing care and person-centred plans, supporting choices, and maintaining excellent records.

Qualifications

Experience in care for adults with intellectual disabilities.
Strong communication and observational skills.
Commitment to person-centred planning and dignity for service users.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day personal care and support to service users.
Implement and follow Care Plans and Person-Centred Plans.
Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with the team.
Support service users to participate and develop independence.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Relationship building

Flexible

Education

FETAC Level 5 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.

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.

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