Relief Social Care Assistant(E)

Lotus Care Services

  • Kildare
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Social Care Assistants & Social Care Workers - Relief PositionsLotus Care provides a range of respite, residential and support services to Children & Adults with intellectual disabilities in a homely and comfortable community setting. We aim to empower people with the necessary skills to live full and satisfying lives as equal citizens of their local communities.Role Overview
  • Reporting to: Person in Charge
  • Contract Type: Relief
  • Working Week: Hours that suit you and the house
  • Location of Work: One of our Centres in the Eastern Region - Kildare & Laois
What We Offer
  • Competitive premiums for unsocial hours
  • Full induction training
  • Extensive in-house training programme
  • On-going mentoring and support
  • Refer a Friend Scheme
  • Employee of the Month Scheme
  • EAP Access
  • Company events
  • Free on-site parking
  • CPD support
Role Responsibilities
  • Facilitate and encourage decision-making, independence, and personal development.
  • Provide support in daily living skills, including personal hygiene, health and appearance.
  • Work in a person-centred manner to meet individual care plans and goals.
  • Adhere to policies and procedures, standards, regulations, and codes of practice
  • Administer and document the dispensation of prescribed medication.
  • Undertake key worker responsibilities, helping service owners achieve goals.
  • Document and report incidents and complaints involving staff, service owners or visitors.
  • Work with MDT to achieve the goals of service owners.
Essential Requirements
  • Social Care Worker: Minimum Level 7 qualification in Applied Social Studies or equivalent.
  • Social Care Worker: Registered (or in process) with the Social Care Workers Registration Board by CORU.
  • Social Care Assistant: QQI Level 5 (8 modules) in Healthcare or equivalent
  • Hold a full Irish driving license
  • Prior experience in social care or healthcare.
  • Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations.
  • Excellent verbal and writing skills.
  • Garda Vetting/Police Clearance
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