Care Assistant Residential

at  Delta Centre CLG

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

• A FETAC Level 5 qualification in Health Care is a requirement for this position.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in the field of health care is essential.
• Proven competence in the care and support of adults with intellectual disabilities and a genuine interest in this area is required.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• A sound knowledge and proven ability to interpret and apply legislation such as The National Standards for Adults with Disabilities.
• Applicants must have excellent communication skills and be highly motivated.
• Excellent record-keeping skills are required.
• Proven ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Flexible and adaptable nature
• Shift work over 24/7.

The Care Assistant is responsible for providing day-to-day personal care and support for the learners of Delta Centre. The Care Assistant must have the desire and the belief that the person with an intellectual disability has something unique, equal, and important to offer society.
The Care Assistant, in co-operation with Management, will be responsible for ensuring that the person/s we support have good, high quality, safe, meaningful, and inclusive lives.
The position requires a high degree of understanding and commitment to the individual Learner and to Delta services. The prime consideration at all times must be the interests and well-being of the individuals availing of our services.

Key Tasks/Care of Residents:

• Ensure that the life and experience of the Learner reflects the core values of Delta Centre and Care Plans and that all Learners.
• Experience dignity and respect.
• Make a choice.
• Have an opportunity to make a contribution and learn.
• Demonstrate empathy towards Learners:
• Get to know each Learner in your care.
• Pay attention to each Learner in your care.
• Pay Attention to ‘cues’ in their behavior-read them and follow behavior support plans where relevant.
• Be patient.
• Review and put into practice the details of Care Plans and Person-Centered Plans for each Learner.
• Review, regularly, all protocols of care for each Learner in your care.
• Understand and facilitate Learners needs through the use of appropriate communication systems.
• Assist each individual in reaching the maximum potential in independence, communication, and personal development.
• Establish trust relationships through consistency of care.
• Adhere to all Delta Centers Policies, Procedures, Employee Handbook and working practices.
• Adhere to all national policies, including (but not limited to) HIQA Standards, HSE policies, including any safeguarding policies.
• Encourage and support community involvement.
• Support Learners to identify their future aspirations and current support needs and consider how these can be met and ensure these are documented.
• Lead and encourage individual person-centered processes, ensuring the best possible outcomes for each learner in each aspect of their life while respecting their rights and choices.
• Foster and encourage independence and initiative and respect the age and status of each Learner.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and is subject to review on a regular basis.

All duties must be carried out to comply with:

• Statutory legislation in particular but not exclusively the Health Act 2007
• National and Delta Centre agreed Policies and Codes of Good Practice, including Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse, Delta Centre Medication Policy
• Notification of accidents and other Health and Safety requirements in compliance with Delta Centre instructions
• Fire precautions
• Equal Opportunity principles
• Health and Safety