Day Care Assistant (Lourdes Day Care Centre)
Lourdes Youth Community Services
Ref: CES-2413005
Location: Lourdes Day Care Centre, Lower Sean McDermott Street, D1
Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.
To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.
Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.
Duties
This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.
* Contract Duration: 12 months
* Wage: CE allowance per week
* Days per week: 5 days (Flexible)
* Hours per week: 19.5 hours
* Training: Accredited training is provided to support progression into full-time employment
Job description: The Day Care Assistant will work with The Lourdes Day Care Centre team to provide our clients with a meaningful day that includes social interaction, mental stimulation and physical engagement, including but not limited to:
* Assist with Physio & Occupational Therapy sessions
* Play a variety of games such as Bingo
* Help plan and join in activities
* Assist the meals on wheels delivery when required
* Assist with serving lunches and morning/afternoon tea
* Assist with keeping the table and chairs clean
* Assist in carrying out daily activities and tasks as directed by the manager to meet the needs of the clients and the service
Desirable qualities include a caring nature, the ability to communicate with older people and to work as part of a team.
For further information or an informal chat please contact Catherine at LYCS: 01 8363416, or at catherine.cross@lycs.ie, or ask at your Local Intreo office quoting the reference number above. LYCS is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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