Care Assistant (Residential)

Our Mission Statement: Embracing Ability, Enriching Lives

Our Vision: Empowered Individuals, Enhanced Supports, Engaged Stakeholders

Our Values: Rights, Respect, Care, Community, Trust

Job Details:

We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above position in our Designated Centre (Crossroads). Candidates must be highly motivated, creative with a passion for engaging with the individuals we support on a daily basis. Candidates must be self-driven, focussed and person-centred. Working hours and shifts will be variable including day, evening, weekends & sleepovers/night duty as required. All contracts are with the Service.

Benefits:

St. Aidans Services offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Excellent pay rates with premium pay for Sundays, Public Holidays, and waking night shifts.
• Free Garda Vetting.
• Comprehensive induction training and ongoing in-house professional development.
• Generous days annual leave (pro-rata)
• Defined contribution pension scheme.
• Sick leave payment
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Employee discounts in St. Aidans Garden Centre

. Please note that this list is non-exhaustive and subject to eligibility/conditions.

Key Responsibilities & requirements:

• To facilitate and implement a person-centred approach for the individuals we support appropriate to their wishes and goals
• To promote and protect the rights of the individuals we support in a manner that respects their dignity, their right to make choices and their privacy
• To actively seek new interests and opportunities for the individuals to develop meaningful roles in their communities
• To ensure the overall wellbeing of the individuals in all areas of their lives including health and personal care
• Dealing with Behaviours that challenge
• Experience in managing risk/risk assessments
• Experience in alternative communications
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• A knowledge of the HIQA regulations and standards
• A knowledge of New Directions
• Have the ability to deal with confidential information in a discreet and responsible manner
• Excellent IT and report writing skills

Qualification/Requirements:

• A minimum of QQI Level 5 in Health Care Support/Social Care (A Diploma or Degree in Social Care or other relevant discipline advantageous)
• 6 months experience of working with people with an Intellectual Disability required
• Must hold a full clean driving licence and willing to drive company vehicles
• Be available to work a variety of day, evening, weekends, sleepovers & night duty required.

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Confidentiality
• Accountability
• Resilience and empathy
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility in work duties and working hours
• Respect the dignity and privacy of the individuals we support
• Strong planning and organisational skills

Recruitment Process:

• Selection will involve short-listing of applicants for interviews based on the information provided on the application form/CV.
• A panel may be formed from this campaign to fill further vacancies.

St. Aidans Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer