Job Location: Kilkenny City
Contract: Full-time Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Day Shifts
Benefits:
* 24 Days Annual Leave
* 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:
(This is not an exhaustive list of all duties but is rather a guide to the role).
* Responsibility to work as part of a team in the healthcare department to assist Day Service Users and Residents to lead a full life as contributing members in their own communities.
* Provide therapeutic interventions, practical support, and nursing care for the people supported.
* Work as part of the team with the line manager in ensuring that service objectives are met and reviewed so as to maintain, improve and develop the service.
* Promote involvement consultation and participation for the people we support
* To manage risk in a systematic way that is embedded in a culture of safety, welfare and quality of life for Service Users.
Education & Training:
Be currently registered with An Bord Altranais, RNID desirable but not essential.
Experience:
* Working with individuals with intellectual disability/complex needs a distinct advantage.
* Experience in delivering low arousal approaches in a person centered environment desirable.
Knowledge & Skills:
Awareness of key worker role & philosophy of supporting people with intellectual disabilities
* Knowledge of Health Act 2007, HIQA and National Standards.
* Excellent communication skills with proven ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders in particular the people we support.
* Computer literacy
Competencies and Values:
Human Rights Based Approach.
Resilience, Positive Attitude & Openness to Change.
Effective Communication & Working Relationships.
Planning and Organising.
* Innovation, Creativity & Problem Solving.
Additional Requirement(s):
* Full Driving Licence is essential.