Care Assistant - Intellectual Disability Service (Various roles), Peamount Hospital
Location: Peamount Hospital, Ireland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: fd9861c9aa3d
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Posted: 15.03.2025
Expiry Date: 29.04.2025
Job Description:
Job Title & Grade: Care Assistant - Intellectual Disability Service
Closing Date: Monday, 17th March 2025
Proposed Interview Date: Week of 24th March 2025
Location of Post: Peamount Healthcare, Newcastle, Co. Dublin
Details of Service
Peamount Healthcare is an independent voluntary organisation providing health and social care to the community in conjunction with the HSE. The services provided include rehabilitation for the older person and those with respiratory disabilities, continuing care services for the older person, adults with neurological disabilities, and individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Overall Purpose of the Role
The purpose of this position is to assist and support members of the staff team in providing residential care, respite, educational, development, meaningful activities, and training services for residents with an intellectual disability within Peamount, or a Community Support service in accordance with Peamount Healthcare policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Responsibilities
1. Support the wellbeing of service users.
2. Assist with personal care tasks including dressing, washing, and cooking.
3. Engage in meal preparation and support service users on holidays.
4. Facilitate service users' leisure time and community integration.
5. Maintain records and reports required by the Unit Manager.
6. Ensure health and safety standards are upheld.
Eligibility Criteria Qualifications & Experience
1. Leaving Certificate standard of education.
2. FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Support certificate or commitment to undertake same.
3. One year's continuous experience of working with adults with an intellectual disability.
4. A flexible, committed, and caring approach to duties.
Terms & Conditions of Employment
The current vacancies available are Permanent Full-Time, Part-Time, and Relief roles. The post is pensionable.
Remuneration
Remuneration is in accordance with the salary scale approved by the Department of Health.
Working Week
The hours allocated to this post are 39 hours per week (19.5 part-time).
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