Social Care Worker - Lotus Care
Lotus Care provides a range of respite, residential and support services to Children & Adults with intellectual disabilities in a homely and comfortable community setting. We aim to empower people with the necessary skills to live full and satisfying lives as equal citizens of their local communities.
Benefits
* Competitive premiums for unsocial hours
* Full induction training
* Extensive inhouse training programme
* Ongoing mentoring and support
* Refer a Friend Scheme
* Employee of the Month Scheme
* EAP Access
* Company events
* Free onsite parking
* CPD support
Role Overview
* Reporting to: Person in Charge
* Contract Type: Full-time
* Working Week: Average of 40 hours a week, day and waking night shifts required
* Location of Work: Kildare
Role Responsibilities
* Facilitate and encourage decision-making, independence, and personal development
* Provide support in daily living skills, including personal hygiene, health and appearance
* Work in a person-centred manner to meet individual care plans and goals
* Adhere to policies and procedures, standards, regulations, and codes of practice
* Administer and document the dispensation of prescribed medication
* Undertake key worker responsibilities, helping service owners achieve goals
* Document and report incidents and complaints involving staff, service owners or visitors
* Work with MDT to achieve the goals of service owners
Essential Requirements
* Minimum Level 7 qualification in Applied Social Studies or equivalent
* Registered (or in process) with the Social Care Workers Registration Board by CORU
* Hold a full Irish driving license
* Prior experience in social care or healthcare
* Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations
* Excellent verbal and writing skills
* Garda Vetting/Police Clearance
Other
This role is also suitable for Social Care Assistants.
We are currently posting this role in Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland.
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