Western Care Association Care Assistant Castlebar Day Services - CE Scheme - Western Care Assoc[...]

Western Care Association; Castlebar; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Castlebar seeks a Care Assistant to provide support and personal care as part of a dedicated team. This role offers training and a chance to work with individuals to help them achieve their potential. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities and promoting safety. No experience is required, making it an ideal opportunity for those new to the field.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; training provided.
• Ability to assist in personal care and support.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff in maximizing community inclusion.
• Provide personal care and support as required.

Job description

Job Description

Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. The Care Assistant will join an established team that will teach them how to learn from, listen to, support and enable the people we support to achieve their full potential. They will assist staff to maximise community inclusion and participation of the people we support. The candidate will work on identified goals in line with each person’s individual plan as required and as agreed with their Line Manager. They will provide personal care and support to persons, where required and participate in all aspects relating to the day to day operation of the service, including leisure activities, driving transport, escort duties, general cleaning and upkeep of the service. They will be taught how to promote safety in all environments, in line with the Association’s practices. Use positive approaches to support people who may have challenging behaviour in line with Organisational practice. The candidate will receive support and supervision from the Community Employment Scheme Supervisor and also the Service Manager regarding the day to day work.

• Sector: human health and social work activities