Overview
Residential Support Worker (Health Care Assistant)
Ref: #JOB-2399158
ANNE SULLIVAN FOUNDATION FOR D, The Anne Sullivan Ct, Silver Pines, Stillo, Co. Dublin, A94 Y763
Application Details
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Job Description
In this role, you will be supporting Individuals with complex communication needs and a range of hearing and/or sight loss, to live self-directed lives in homes in the community. In some cases, the Individuals you support may have physical and cognitive difficulties and behaviours that challenge.
* Facilitate and promote a person-centred approach, appropriate to the needs and wishes of the resident
* Work with Residents, to enable them live in a community of their choosing, facilitating their ongoing involvement in their interests and hobbies, ensuring access to local resources
* Work with Residents in a way that promotes safeguarding, equality, dignity, diversity, choice and their rights
* Supporting Residents in directing their own lives, ensuring positive risk taking, in an environment that reflects the comforts of home
* Supporting Residents to enjoy the good things in life, make sense of their environment, learn new skills and maximise their independence
* Assist with cooking, cleaning, shopping and general domestic tasks in the Residents home
* Understand and facilitate Resident’s needs, using appropriate communication system
* Establish, through continuity of work with Residents, trusting professional relationships. Ensure respect of the Resident’s will and preference to take on new tasks, ensuring a positive risk assessment is carried out where necessary
* Provide assistance with aspects of personal care and people handling, ensuring dignity and safe practices for residents at all times
* Accompany Residents to appointments and other events as required. Act as advocate for Residents and Service users, who may have difficulty in expressing their needs.
* Support Residents to have meaningful relationships, keep in contact with family and friends and to develop their social networks if they choose to
* Adopt a positive behaviour support approach, to respond effectively to any potentially challenging situations
* Adhere to all ASC Policies, Procedures, Employee Handbook and work practices. Adhere to all relevant national policies, HIQA Standards, HSE Policies, safeguarding requirements
* Adhere to the procedures and policies as outlined, to maintain the resident’s home to the appropriate standards
* Adhere to Health & Safety standards and ensure that the health and safety of each Resident is central to day-to-day activities
* Maintain a high level of infection prevention and control within the Resident’s home at all times. Report any health and safety issues to the Health and Safety officer.
* Complete daily logs in the EPIC system, using clear language that others can interpret and understand.
* Participate in staff training and development programmes and Continuous Professional Development.
* Work collaboratively and supportively with the multidisciplinary team
Essential criteria
QQ1 Level 5 in Health and Social Care or an equivalent qualification
Experience working in similar setting
Sector
* Sector:
Career Level
* Experienced [Non-Managerial]
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