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Applications are invited for the full‑time permanent positions.
The Organisation
Stewarts Care is a long‑established voluntary organisation providing comprehensive community‑based services to people with intellectual disabilities in West Dublin, North Kildare and Meath. These positions are based in West Dublin and North Kildare.
Purpose Of The Post
As a member of the Resident Services Team, care staff work to enhance the lives of residents. They must work effectively with all staff directly involved with the residents of Stewarts Care. These roles require flexibility to work days, evenings, nights, sleepovers and weekends.
Candidates must meet the following criteria relevant to the role
* Minimum QQI Level 5 (Healthcare Support) or SKILL‑VEC Level 5 (or working towards).
* A strong desire to work with persons with an intellectual disability.
* The aptitude to provide a person‑centred approach to service user programmes.
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and non‑verbal.
* Be flexible to meet the needs of the organisation.
* One year’s experience working in the area of disability is preferable.
* Driver's licence is desirable.
General Duties
* Supervise residents in all aspects of daily life, ensuring safety and wellbeing during on‑site and outdoor activities.
* Provide for physical and emotional needs to achieve the highest quality of care.
* Assist in the day‑to‑day running of sections, maintaining professional standards.
* Support in training residents, reporting to nursing staff and other personnel, and assisting in client assessment and programme implementation.
* Accompany residents to outside clinics, hospitals or other centres for specialised treatment and report back.
* Assist with nursing treatment implementation.
* Help onboard new care staff to residents and general routines.
* Take delegated responsibility for residents as directed by the Manager/Social Care Worker or Nurse in Charge.
* Attend in‑service training programmes, lectures and fire prevention and emergency training sessions.
* Observe confidentiality codes of practice.
* Maintain hygiene and tidiness of assigned area.
* Undertake training for the safe administration of medication and administer medication as per policy.
* Support residents or day attenders in leisure activities, including activities in the swimming pool, cooking, cleaning and driving.
Salary and qualifications are in accordance with Department of Health consolidated pay scales. Salary Scale is €34,036–€47,454 incl LSI per annum.
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