Job Title: Part Time Care Assistant/Support Worker
We are currently recruiting for Part Time Care Assistants/Support Workers to join our team working across residential and respite services.
About Us:
Waterford Intellectual Disability Association (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.
We are a registered charity, with a voluntary Board of Directors, and are 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
* Death-in-Service Benefit
* Continuous Professional Development
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
* Bike to Work Scheme
* 23 days holidays (Pro Rata)
Essential Requirements:
* A minimum of QQI Level 5 in Health Care/Social Care or similar qualification
* 1+ years' experience working as a Care Assistant (ID experience preferable)
* Full Clean Drivers Licence
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
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
* To process an application for a role with WIDA, we need to process personal data about you.