Waterford Intellectual Disability Association
Location: On site / Waterford, IrelandJob type: Permanent / Full or part-timeSector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare AssistantsAnnual Salary range: from € 34,536.00 to € 47,954.00
Care Assistant
Waterford Intellectual Disability Association (WIDA) are currently recruiting for a Permanent Care Assistant role on full time or part time contract (full time 156 hours per 4 weeks or part time 120 hours per 4 weeks).
To be considered for this position as a Care Assistant Applicants must have as a minimum a full QQI level 5 award in any field of healthcare, such as Care Assistant, Childcare, Intellectual Disability Care, Elder care, or some other relevant area.
Salary €34,536 to €47,954
The Care Assistant supports children and young people in all areas of daily life, with a primary focus on promoting independence, skill development, and personal ability. Operating in both home and day service settings, they provide practical assistance while helping our service users develop and achieve their person‑centred plans.
Hours of Work
Full Time 156 hours per 4 weeks or Part Time 120 hours per 4 weeks.
What We Offer
Company Pension
Continuous Professional Development
Employee Assistance Programme
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Bike to Work Scheme
Qualifications
Applications will be considered from candidates who have the following minimum qualification:
Full Award QQI Level 5 Health Care Assistant (or related field)
Experience and Personal Attributes
2+ years experience working with children or young adults with an intellectual disability in a position of responsibility
Experience of supporting children and young adults to actively engage in their community.
A positive attitude towards individuals with disabilities based on understanding their rights and needs.
Possess good organisational skills with the ability to support individuals to access activities and roles in the community.
Have a positive attitude.
Hold a full Irish/EU/UK driving licence for a manual transmission vehicle
Responsibilities of the Position
Organise and participate actively in the recreational, educational and other training programmes.
Assist clients to maintain standards of personal hygiene, laundry, dietary intake, physical and mental health.
Know/Understand each client i.e. abilities, disabilities, behaviour problems, general medical history and family background.
Foster, encourage and develop the social skills of each client.
Encourage clients to maintain a degree of independence, commensurate to any physical/intellectual disabilities and to stimulate their participation in the day to day running of the service.
Observe and record any changes affecting the emotional, social, medical and physical well being of the clients.
Promote and adopt a philosophy of care.
To complete all relevant documentation.
Report any incident or potential incident which may compromise the health and safety of clients, staff or visitors and take appropriate action.
Develop/Maintain Person Centre Plans for each client and encourage/ensure achievement of same.
To participate and be involved in the Key Working System.
To carry out risk assessments, care plans and reviews.
To familiarise, understand and follow all WIDA policies and procedures relevant to your role.
Driving Service Users to and from activities/outings.
Any other duties assigned.
Skills and Attributes
Accountability
Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Flexibility in Work Duties and Working Hours
Dignity and privacy
Strong planning and organisational skills
Knowledge of HIQA standards
Health & Safety Duties and Responsibilities
Be conscious of Health & Safety matters in the workplace and, in particular, to comply with employees’ obligations as set out under current legislation. Ensure that the procedures set out in the Safety Statement are implemented at all times. Become familiar with and practise fire drill procedures within places of work.
Promote safety in all environments for individuals supported by our Services and employees in line with the WIDA Health and Safety Statement.
Ensure that all recommendations from fire inspections/audits are followed up on.
Report all accidents to your line manager immediately as they occur.
Comply with health and safety legislation and ensure the safe use and regular maintenance of all aids and appliances used within the houses/places of work.
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