Part Time Care Assistant/Support Worker

Waterford Intellectual Disability Association; Waterford; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Continuous Professional Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Bike to Work Scheme

QQI Level 5 in Health Care/Social Care

Job summary

Waterford Intellectual Disability Association is seeking Part Time Care Assistants/Support Workers to join across residential services in Waterford. You will work 120 hours per 4 weeks, providing person-centred support in a community setting.

Minimum QQI Level 5 in Health Care/Social Care, and 1+ year ID experience are essential. A full clean manual driving licence is required. This role is on-site in Waterford, with opportunities for development and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in Health Care/Social Care or similar qualification essential.
• 1+ years’ experience working as a Care Assistant (ID experience).
• Full Clean Drivers Licence for manual transmission vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Organise and participate actively in the recreational, educational and training programmes of service users.
• Foster, encourage and develop the social skills of each service user.
• Implementation of a Person Centred approach for each service user.
• To carry out risk assessments, implement care plans and conduct reviews.
• Support service users medication management
• Provide a safe and supportive and empowering environment for service users

Skills

Confidentiality

Accountability

Leadership

Resilience

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Respect for dignity

Planning skills

Organisational skills

HIQA knowledge

New Directions standards

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care/Social Care

Tools

Full clean manual driving licence

Job description

Waterford Intellectual Disability Association

Location: On site / Waterford, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Part-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants
Annual Salary range:from € 34,536.00 to € 47,954.00

Are you looking for a Part Time role as a Care Assistant/Support Worker?

Waterford Intellectual Disability Association are currently recruiting forPart Time Care Assistants/Support Workers (120 hours per 4 weeks)to join their team working across residential services.

Who We Are

WIDA is a community based voluntary provider of services for adults and children with an intellectual disability and/or autism in Waterford City and County.

WIDA is registered charity, with a voluntary Board of Directors, and is fully funded by the Health Service Executive.

Hours of Work

You will work a minimum of 120 hours per 4 weeks.

What We Offer

• Company Pension
• Continuous Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• AminimumofQQI Level 5in Health Care/Social Care or similar qualification essential
• 1+ years’experience working as a Care Assistant (ID experience)
• FullClean Drivers Licence for manual transmission vehicle

Required Skills and Attributes

• Confidentiality
• Accountability
• Ability to show leadership
• Resilience and empathy
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility in work duties and working hours
• Respect the dignity and privacy of service users
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Knowledge of HIQA and New Directions standards.

Sample of responsibilities of the Position

• Organise and participate actively in the recreational, educational and training programmes of service users.
• Foster, encourage and develop the social skills of each service user.
• Implementation of a Person Centred approach for each service user.
• To carry out risk assessments, implement care plans and conduct reviews.
• Support service users medication management
• Provide a safe and supportive and empowering environment for service users

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