SOCIAL CARE ASSISTANTS & SOCIAL CARE WORKERS

Lotus 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.

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

ROLE OVERVIEW

• Reporting to: Person in Charge
• Contract Type: Full-Time
• Working Week: Average of 40 hours a week, day and waking night shifts required
• Location of Work: Roscommon. New centre, opening in 8-12 weeks

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.