Social Care Worker
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: Permanent
* Working Week: Average of 40 hours a week, day and night shifts required
* Location of Work: Laois
* Role Responsibilities
o Facilitate and encourage decisionmaking, independence, and personal development.
o Provide support in daily living skills, including personal hygiene, health and appearance.
o Work in a person-centred manner to meet individual care plans and goals.
o Adhere to policies and procedures, standards, regulations, and codes of practice.
o Administer and document the dispensation of prescribed medication.
o Undertake key worker responsibilities, helping service owners achieve goals.
o Document and report incidents and complaints involving staff, service owners or visitors.
o Work with MDT to achieve the goals of service owners.
o Garda Vetting/Police Clearance
* Essential Requirements
o Minimum Level 7 qualification in Applied Social Studies or equivalent.
o Registered (or in process) with the Social Care Workers Registration Board by CORU.
o Hold a full Irish driving license.
o Prior experience in social care or healthcare.
o Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations.
o Excellent verbal and writing skills.
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