Waterford, County Waterford, IrelandCompany: Bitrecruit Client / Employer: Occupop
Posted: 20.05.2026
Job reference: 09e743c5993164af8d764a3ab1682ae6
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 registered charity, with a voluntary Board of Directors, and is fully funded by the Health Service Executive.
Hours of Work:
You will work a minimum of 30hrs per week and 120per 4 weeks working Monday to Friday in our Day Service.
What We Offer:
Company Pension
Continuous Professional Development
Employee Assistance Programme
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Bike to Work Scheme
1+ years experience working as a Care Assistant in the area of Intellectual Disabilities
Full Clean Drivers 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 and supportive and empowering environment for service users.
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