Job Purpose To offer support and assistance to various activities and tasks when asked to do so. Work with the Activities side of the position. Integrate with residents and visiting clients as directed. On occasion travel with the Bus Driver to assist. Key Working Relationships CE Supervisor Service Users Service Support workers Management St. Laurences Person Specification A general understanding of the philosophy and work undertaken in and by Enable Ireland - St Laurences Ability and experience in working as part of a Team Ability to work on own initiative Good Interpersonal Skills Ability and willingness to undertake St. Laurence project tasks, skill permitting. A positive and caring attitude towards the elderly and disabled persons. Ability to take instruction, give and receive appropriate feedback and seek advice where necessary Ability and willingness to be flexible in approach to work and be responsive to changing demands Ability to demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality and equal opportunities Ability and willingness to undertake sale lifting and manual handling tasks in line with staff training and accepted best practice. Education: Participate in training programmes and other developmental needs as identified by Line Manager including manual handling training, first-aid training, child and vulnerable adult protection and dealing with the elderly. Supervision Participate in regular supervision.
