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 service users 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.

• Demonstrate empathy towards Service user:
• Get to know each Service user in your care.
• Pay attention to each Service user 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 Service user.
• Review, regularly, all protocols of care for each Service user in your care.
• Understand and facilitate Service user 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.