Care Assistant/Support Worker:
Are you looking for a Part Time role as a Care Assistant/Support Worker?
Waterford Intellectual Disability Association are currently recruiting for Full / Part Time Care Assistants/Support Workers (full time 156 hours per 4 weeks or part time 120 hours per 4 weeks) to join their team working across residential services.
Who We Are:
WIDA is a community based voluntary provider of services for adults and children with an intellectual disability and/or autism in Waterford City and County.
WIDA is registered charity, with a voluntary Board of Directors, and is fully funded by the Health Service Executive.
Hours of Work:
Full Time 156 hours per 4 weeks or Part Time 120 hours per 4 weeks
What We Offer:
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Company Pension
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Death-in-Service Benefit
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Continuous Professional Development
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
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Bike to Work Scheme
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23 days holidays (Pro Rata)
Essential Requirements:
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A minimum of QQI Level 5 in Health Care/Social Care or similar qualification essential
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1+ years' experience working as a Care Assistant (ID experience, preferable)
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Full Clean Drivers Licence for manual transmission car.
Required Skills and Attributes:
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Confidentiality
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Accountability
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Ability to show leadership
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Resilience and empathy
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Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
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Flexibility in work duties and working hours
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Respect the dignity and privacy of service users
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Strong planning and organisational skills
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Knowledge of HIQA and New Directions standards.
Sample of responsibilities of the Position :
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Organise and participate actively in the recreational, educational and training programmes of service users.
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Foster, encourage and develop the social skills of each service user.
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Implementation of a Person Centred approach for each service user.
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To carry out risk assessments, implement care plans and conduct reviews.
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Support service users medication management
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Provide a safe and supportive and empowering environment for service users
To process an application for a role with WIDA , we need to process personal data about you.
This is in our legitimate interest and is also necessary in order to take steps at the your request prior to entering into a contract (if we hire you).
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