Respite Care Assistant

Delta Centre CLG; Carlow; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Bike to work Scheme

Planned set annual leave

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd in Carlow, Ireland, is seeking caring Care Assistants for our Adult Respite Service. The role focuses on supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism to live independent, meaningful lives within a person-centred service.

You will work on a 6-day roster with day/night shifts, follow care plans, maintain high standards of documentation, and collaborate with management to promote inclusion and quality of life.

Qualifications

• A FETAC Level 5 qualification in Health Care is a requirement for this position.
• Experience in the field of health care is essential.
• Proven ability to develop positive relationships with stakeholders and to follow care plans.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate empathy towards Service user and get to know each Service user.
• Pay attention to cues in behavior and follow behavior support plans where relevant.
• Review and implement Care Plans and Person-Centered Plans for each Service user.
• Review, regularly, all protocols of care for each Service user in your care.
• Understand and facilitate Service user needs through appropriate communication systems.
• Assist each individual in reaching maximum potential in independence, communication and personal development.
• Establish trust relationships through consistency of care.
• Adhere to all Policies, Procedures and employee handbook.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Relationship building

Flexibility

Night duty

Education

FETAC Level 5 Health Care

Job description

Location: On site / Carlow, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants
Annual Salary range:from € 33,126.0to € 47,899.0

Purpose of the Role:

Due to the continued expansion of our Adult Respite Service, we are seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and compassionate Care Assistants to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to support adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism in a person-centred service that promotes independence, inclusion, choice, and quality of life.

As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality supports within a respite setting, empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals while enjoying meaningful and enriching experiences.

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.

• Demonstrate empathy towards Service user:
• Get to know each Service user in your care.
• Pay attention to each Service user in your care.
• Pay Attention to ‘cues’ in their behavior-read them and follow behavior support plans where relevant.
• Review and put into practice the details of Care Plans and Person-Centered Plans for each Service user.
• Review, regularly, all protocols of care for each Service user in your care.
• Understand and facilitate Service user 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 Centers Policies, Procedures, Employee Handbook and working practices.

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
• Includes waking night duty

Desired Quality:

• A Full Clean Driving Licence
• Company Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Working hours over a 6 day roster involving shift work
• Continuous Professional Development
• Bike to work Scheme
• Planned set annual leave

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