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Part Time Care Assistant - Day Service, Waterford
Client: Waterford Intellectual Disability Association
Location: Waterford, Ireland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
2
Posted:
23.04.2025
Expiry Date:
07.06.2025
Job Description:
Are you looking for a Part Time role as a Care Assistant?
Waterford Intellectual Disability Association are currently recruiting for Part Time Care Assistants to join their team in Day Services.
Who We Are:
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. WIDA is a registered charity, with a voluntary Board of Directors, and is fully funded by the Health Service Executive.
Hours of Work:
You will work 08:00 to 15:30 Monday to Friday in our Day Service (a minimum of 135 hours over four weeks).
What We Offer:
* Company Pension
* Continuous Professional Development
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
* Bike to Work Scheme
* A minimum of QQI Level 5 in Health Care/Social Care or similar qualification essential
* 1+ years' experience working as a Care Assistant in the area of Intellectual Disabilities
* Full Clean Driver's Licence (Preferable)
Required Skills and Attributes:
* Confidentiality
* Accountability
* Ability to show leadership
* Resilience and empathy
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Respect the dignity and privacy of service users
* Strong planning and organisational skills
* Knowledge of HIQA and New Directions standards.
Sample of Responsibilities of the Position:
* 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.
* Assist service users with personal care as appropriate.
* Support service users' medication management.
* Provide a safe, supportive and empowering environment for service users.
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