Programme Assistant - CE Scheme - Irish Wheelchair Association Tipperary town

Irish Wheelchair Association Tipperary town; Ireland; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and social work organization in Ireland is seeking a Day care assistant to support programs for members. No prior experience is required, as accredited training will be provided. The ideal candidate should demonstrate teamwork and a commitment to ongoing development. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, ensuring safety standards, and supporting members during activities. This role offers an opportunity to enhance skills while contributing to the independence of individuals served.

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary; training will be provided.
• Strong commitment to health and safety standards.
• Ability to maintain member independence.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of programmes to members.
• Assist members with personal care and daily living.
• Record and report any hazards or accidents.
• Record and report hazards or accidents to the Centre Manager/Service Co-ordinator.
• Keep relevant and up-to-date IWA record systems.
• Assist members with personal care and daily living as identified by the members.
• Promote independence in interactions and activities with members.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Centre Manager or CE Supervisor.

Skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Willingness to engage in training

Commitment to development

Job description

Job Description

Irish Wheelchair Association Tipperary town

Ref: #CES-2433160

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.

Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

As a Day care assistant you will support the planning and delivery of a range of programmes, projects and individualised supports to members engaging in programmes within the limits of the Association's Resource and Outreach service standards. You will be required to undertake and ensure the execution of such other tasks/duties as may be deemed necessary to the successful implementation of the programme. Close liaison is required with the Service Co‑ordinator, CE Supervisor, colleagues, volunteers and members of the Resource and Outreach Service for the successful implementation of this position.

Main Duties and Responsibilities (Training will be provided)

• Support the development and implementation of resource and outreach programme as set out by the Service Co‑ordinator in line with the Annual Service Plan. To support individual members in line with the Association's Person‑Centred Approach.
• Accompany and support members on annual holidays, outings and in using community social and recreational facilities as required.
• Actively ensure that standards and practices regarding health and safety are fully adhered to in all areas of Resource and Outreach Service.
• Record and report any hazards or accidents to the Centre Manager/Service Co‑ordinator.
• Keep relevant and up to date IWA record systems.
• Assist members in all aspects of personal care and daily living as identified by the members in line with the Association's standards.
• Ensuring that your work and interaction with others is such that it promotes and enhances the independence of the members.
• Carry out any other duties and/or responsibilities which may be assigned to you from time to time.

Main Tasks

• Assist members with personal care (toileting and hygiene) as per moving and handling training.
• Safely clamp wheelchairs to the bus floor using approved restraints. This will involve kneeling/flexibility to reach appropriate tie points as per moving and handling and clamping training.
• Push/ manoeuvre wheelchairs to assist members as required as per moving and handling training.
• Safely move programme supplies as required from storage to activity area and return same at close of services as per moving and handling training.
• Assist with programme delivery by supporting the member as required as per moving and handling training.
• Assist with food service/clean up as required.

The ideal candidate will have

• The ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to engage in training.
• Excellent working conditions; a commitment to the ongoing training and development of all employees, the opportunity to develop skills through on the job experience.

Salary is determined under scheme operational standards.

• Sector: human health and social work activities