Care Assistant

at  SOS Kilkenny

Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland -

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Immediate30 Dec, 2024USD 30755 Annual02 Oct, 2024N/ACommunication Skills,Training,Computer LiteracyNoNo
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Description:

SOS Kilkenny offers a unique working environment, excellent training and career opportunities and a supportive workplace. SOS Kilkenny promotes a culture of quality, pride and innovation all of which contributes to SOS Kilkenny’s future mission.
Job Title: Care Assistant
Location: Kilkenny Residential Locations
Contract Type: Opportunities available for Full Time / Part Time & Relief positions

EDUCATION & TRAINING:


  • QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare (all 8 modules completed).

EXPERIENCE:

  • Working with individuals with intellectual disability/ASD is a distinct advantage.
  • Experience in delivering low arousal approaches in a person-centred environment.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

  • Have a theoretical understanding of Intellectual Disability.
  • Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Computer Literacy.

Responsibilities:

  • Work as part of a team with the line manager to ensure service objectives are met and reviewed so as to maintain, improve and develop the service.
  • To manage risk in a systematic way that is embedded in a culture of safety, welfare and quality of life for residents.
  • Supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Difficulties, ensuring that they achieve their full potential.
  • Assisting with intimate care
  • Liaising appropriately with service users, their network of support, family members and other professionals where applicable, to ensure consistent planning.
  • Working in partnership with colleagues and management to establish, maintain and monitor standards of performance for all aspects of the service, including the people we support in involvement and consultation.
  • Facilitation and support of individual programmes of meaningful activities.
  • Supporting the people we support with regular exercise and outdoor activities.
  • Key Worker Role.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Hospital/Health Care

Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D

Health Care

Graduate

Proficient

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Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland