About Cheeverstown
Cheeverstown is a voluntary organisation, regulated by the Health Information & Quality Authority (HIQA), providing quality person-centred services in partnership with families.
Our Mission
We enable people with an intellectual disability to have full and meaningful lives through our range of person-centred services, including residential, respite, and day services for almost 400 children and adults in the south Dublin area.
Job Description
We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join us as Care Assistants. As a Care Assistant, you will provide care and support through a person-centred approach, promoting the person's development, growth, and participation in their local communities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Plan and deliver supports that are person-centred, enabling people to have full and meaningful lives.
2. Respond to individual needs, interests, and desires in planning and delivering supports.
3. Support people to access community-based services and opportunities, enabling them to develop relationships and roles, and become included and valued in their own communities.
4. Work to maximise opportunities for people to meet their potential.
Priorities
* Developing and maintaining positive relationships with service users, their families, and colleagues.
* Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred supports.
* Maintaining accurate records and contributing to the continuous improvement of services.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A FETAC/QQI Level 5 Major Award in Social Care/Healthcare or relevant qualification, with all 8 modules completed.
* Knowledge of the Health Act 2007 and experience of HIQA Regulations.
* Values aligned with Cheeverstown's values.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including good listening skills.
* A person-centred approach to the provision of supports, including an understanding of individual needs and abilities.
* Flexibility to work in all areas of Resident Services.
* Openness to providing supports across a variety of activities.
* Commitment and dedication to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disability and autism.
* Good IT and administrative skills.