Overview
Corlann is the new name for Brothers of Charity Services Ireland.
Corlann draws inspiration from cor, the Latin word for heart, and lann, the Irish word for place.
Together, they express the idea that heart is at the centre of everything we do and that our purpose is to create a place of belonging for every person we support.
Skills and attributes
Care Assistant
Public Sector
Description
Corlann, Limerick
Applications are invited for the following positions across our services
CARE ASSISTANT - Autism Services
Work Location:
Foynes, Co.
Limerick
Panels will be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
Working with Corlann
Working with us means you will be joining an organisation that supports people with intellectual disabilities to be valued citizens in their local community, to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends.
We require bright ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as normal and enjoyable a life as possible.
In return for this dedication and commitment we offer the following:
Competitive Rates of Pay
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Full Training provided
Full & Part-Time Work
Career Progression
Employee Assistance Programs
The role of a Care Assistant
Care Assistants provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services.
This role comprises two main elements.
Firstly the Care Assistant is responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day.
This includes meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being.
Secondly, a major focus of the Care Assistant role is to assist and support People Supported by the Services with development on Individual Plan's and achievement of associated outcomes.
In addition, a critical component of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in community participation and integration
This position involves
:
Supporting two individuals in their own individualised apartments.
Promoting independence, choice and life skills.
Support structure daily routines and community engagement with meaningful activities.
Delivering structured, person centred care in line with assessed needs and care planning processes.
Maintain a calm predictable and supportive environment.
All applicants are required to :
Have a minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in an appropriate or relevant field
Hold a full manual driving license which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads
Demonstrate experience working with individuals with autism, intellectual disability and complex needs.
Have knowledge of person centred planning and knowledge of person directed and individualised support approaches.
Excellent communication skills
Corlann Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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