Health Care Assistant -Monaghan

The Talbot Group

Monaghan

On-site

EUR 21,000 - 24,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Extensive training programme

Mentoring & support

CPD support

Career progression opportunities

4 weeks annual leave

Refer a friend €500

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The Talbot Group are seeking a Direct Support Worker in Monaghan. You will provide person-centred care and support to residents with Intellectual Disability/ABI/Autism, working under the Unit/Centre Manager to uphold high standards of care.

Benefits include training and development opportunities, and support to staff to achieve the best outcomes for residents. This role requires empathy, dedication and strong teamwork with families and MDT members.

Qualifications

Fetac Level 5 Health Care Major Award or equivalent.
Experience in care environment.
Knowledge of cognitive rehabilitation principles.
Awareness of HIQA National Disability Standards.

Responsibilities

Work under Unit/Centre Manager to maintain high care standards.
Collaborate with MDT, families and others to meet personal goals.
Act as key worker for a resident where appropriate.
Provide individualised personal care with dignity and respect.
Support healthy meals and assist with meal prep as needed.
Promote good personal care skills (toileting, bathing).
Ensure resident comfort and hygiene.
Encourage community participation and activities beyond standard hours.

Skills

Empathy & compassion

Resident support

Communication

Teamwork

Person-centred care

Education

Fetac Level 5 - Health Care Major Award

Job description

Location: Monaghan

Disability Service:

Adult & Children Disability Residential Service

Hours:

7 x 12 hour shifts over a 14 day period

Salary Band:

€15.15 per hour to €17.15 per hour

About Talbot Group:

The Talbot Group aim to provide the highest quality of care and support to our residents to enable them to have the very best life they can and to maximise their independence.

We are appointing an individual who is enthusiastic and passionate to join our Team. To provide services in line with our Vision, Mission, and Values, where the delivery of exceptional quality person centred care to our residents is their focus.

The successful applicant will be offered the opportunity for training and development so that we can achieve the best outcome for our residents, while at the same time supporting our staff in their professional development.

Purpose of the Role:

The primary objective of this post is to provide care and support through a person-centred approach which meets the practical, physical, and emotional needs of residents, with an Intellectual Disability/ABI/Autism.

Person Centred Support

To work under the direction of the Unit/Centre Manager to ensure that the highest possible standards of care are maintained at all times, consistent with the mission, vision and values of the service.
Working in partnership with MDT staff, families and other key people to support the resident to work towards and achieve their personal goals, guided by their individual care plan.
To act as a key worker for a named resident where appropriate.
Providing individualised support, using a facilitative approach to personal care, whilst ensuring residents' right to dignity and respect at all times.
Enabling the resident to eat a well-balanced diet, through supporting him/her in meal preparation at whatever level of assistance he/she requires, promoting personal choice at all times.
Assisting and promoting good personal care skills, e.g. toileting, bathing/showering
To carry out any duties necessary to ensure the comfort and hygiene of residents.
Facilitating the resident to take an active part in their community, by supporting them in whatever way necessary to use a wide range of community facilities. This may involve trips/excursions outside of normal working hours.

Role Requirements:

Fetac Level 5 - Health Care Major Award or its equivalent
Experience working in a care environment.
Good knowledge of the principals and techniques utilised in cognitive rehabilitation.
Knowledge of National Disability Standards (HIQA)

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

Previous experience in providing care for persons with an intellectual disability.
Experience working in a rehabilitation setting.
Full driving licence.
Have completed Intellectual Disability Module as part of Fetac 5 Major Award.

Rewards & Benefits: