Job Title: Care Assistant
Location: Kilkenny Residential Locations
Contract Type: Opportunities available for Full Time or Part Time Relief positions
* Sick Pay Scheme
* Company Pension Scheme
* Employee Discounts
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Maternity Leave
* Study Assistance Scheme
* Bike to Work Scheme
* Wellness Program
* Savings Scheme
* Continual Professional Development opportunities
Role:
* Work as part of a team with the line manager to ensure service objectives are met and reviewed to maintain, improve, and develop the service.
* Manage risk in a systematic way embedded in a culture of safety, welfare, and quality of life for residents.
* Support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Difficulties, ensuring they achieve their full potential.
* Assist with intimate care.
* Liaise appropriately with service users, their network of support, family members, and other professionals to ensure consistent planning.
* Work in partnership with colleagues and management to establish, maintain, and monitor standards of performance for all aspects of the service, including the involvement and consultation of the people we support.
* Facilitate and support individual programmes of meaningful activities.
* Support the people we serve with regular exercise and outdoor activities.
* Key Worker Role.
Personal Profile
Education & Training:
* QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare (all 8 modules completed).
Experience:
* Working with individuals with intellectual disability/ASD is a distinct advantage.
* Experience in delivering low arousal approaches in a person-centred environment.
Knowledge & Skills:
* Theoretical understanding of Intellectual Disability.
* Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
* Computer Literacy.
Competencies and Values:
* Human Rights Based Approach.
* Resilience, Positive Attitude & Openness to Change.
* Effective Communication & Working Relationships.
* Planning and Organising.
* Innovations, Creativity & Problem Solving.
Contract Hours: Full Time & Part Time Relief
Shift, Day, Evening, Sleepovers, Waking nights, and Weekend work are requirements for these positions.
Additional Requirements: Full Drivers Licence is Essential
Reporting To: Residential Manager / Team Leader.
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