Part Time Care Assistant/Support Worker

Waterford Intellectual Disability Association

  • Waterford
  • €43,909 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 3 days ago
Are you looking for a Part Time role as a Care Assistant/Support Worker?Waterford Intellectual Disability Association are currently recruiting for Part Time Care Assistants/Support Workers (120 hours per 4 weeks) to join their team working across residential and respite 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:You will work a minimum of 120 hours per 4 weeks.What We Offer:
  • Company Pension
  • Death-in-Service Benefit
  • Continuous Professional Development
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Bike to Work Scheme
  • 23 days holidays (Pro Rata)
Essential Requirements:
  • A minimum of QQI Level 5 in Health Care/Social Care or similar qualification essential
  • 1+ years’ experience working as a Care Assistant (ID experience, preferable)
  • Full Clean Drivers Licence
Required Skills and Attributes:
  • Confidentiality
  • Accountability
  • Ability to show leadership
  • Resilience and empathy
  • Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Flexibility in work duties and working hours
  • Respect the dignity and privacy of service users
  • Strong planning and organisational skills
  • Knowledge of HIQA and New Directions standards.
Sample of responsibilities of the Position :
  • Organise and participate actively in the recreational, educational and training programmes of service users.
  • Foster, encourage and develop the social skills of each service user.
  • Implementation of a Person Centred approach for each service user.
  • To carry out risk assessments, implement care plans and conduct reviews.
  • Support service users medication management
  • Provide a safe and supportive and empowering environment for service users
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Waterford Intellectual Disability Association