Entry-Level Community Care & Activities Assistant

IWA Ennis; Ennis; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PRSA pension scheme

Excellent working conditions

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association invites applicants to join a developmental opportunity in Ennis, Co. Clare. No prior experience is required, and accredited training will be provided to support your career progress.

Duties include assisting with programmes, supporting service users, loading wheelchairs, and transporting service users to events as directed by the supervisor. Training up to QQI Level 5 is available, with a focus on safety and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• No work experience is required.
• Mandatory training provided by IWA (Manual & People Handling, H&S at Work, Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons, Service Provision & Practice, C.L.E. (clamping and lift equipment).
• Opportunity to achieve training and qualifications up to QQI Level 5.
• Eligibility criteria for CE project may require age and welfare payment; verified by Department.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of programmes/activities as set by the Service Co-Ordinator.
• Assist in the support of service users taking part in such programmes.
• Assist with safe loading of passengers and securing of wheelchairs onto IWA buses.
• Assist in transporting service users to/from ROC, social and recreational events and outings as required by the Service Co-Ordinator/CE Supervisor.
• Assist service users in all aspects of personal care as required.
• Adhere to Health & Safety practices at all times while on duty as set out in IWA policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all strict Covid-19 policies and procedures in place.
• Carry out any other duties and/or responsibilities that may be assigned to you from time to time.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Friendly attitude

Caring

Flexibility

Neat dress

Commitment to training

Education

QQI Level 5 training (formerly FETAC)

Job description

Irish Wheelchair Association invites applicants to join a developmental opportunity in Ennis, Co. Clare. No prior experience is required, and accredited training will be provided to support your career progress.

Duties include assisting with programmes, supporting service users, loading wheelchairs, and transporting service users to events as directed by the supervisor. Training up to QQI Level 5 is available, with a focus on safety and professional conduct.