Purpose of Role
To provide a range of services to individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities and/or autism in our day service located in Millstreet, Cork. We offer activities and care for our clients in a person-centered and holistic service in partnership with the person's circle of support.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Support service users with an intellectual/physical disability, autism.
* Ensure service users are supported to make sense of their environment, learn new skills and maximise their independence.
* Assist individuals with their daily living activities.
* Support individuals to live a meaningful life, with a priority focus on equal citizenship.
* Facilitate everyone supported by the services to actively participate and integrate into the community.
* Act as an advocate for clients/residents.
* Actively promote the participation of clients/residents in the formulation and execution of their care/placement plan.
* Accompany service users to appointments and other events as required.
* Assist service users that have reduced mobility.
* Undertake duties as may be assigned by your direct manager/team leader to support the care of service users.
* Manage challenging behaviours, using a positive behaviour support plan.
* Provide reports on client activities to management.
* Attend staff meetings and contribute constructively to the ongoing progression/implementation of the care plan.