Care Assistant

Job Title: Care Assistant

Location: Kilkenny Residential Locations

Contract Type: Opportunities available for Full Time or Part Time Relief positions. 

Role: 

• 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 this 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 managements 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. 

Personal Profile

Education & Training: 

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

Experience: 

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

Competencies & Values: 

• Human Rights Based Approach.
• Resilience, positive attitude and openness to change.
• Effective communication and working relationships.
• Planning and organizing. 

Contract Hours: 

• Full Time & Part Time Relief
• Shift, Day, Evening, Sleepovers, Waking Nights and Weekend work are requirements for this position. 

Additional Requirements: 

• Full Drivers License is essential. 

Reporting To: 

• Residential Manager / Team Leader

• 24 Days Annual Leave
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Maternity Leave
• Study Assistance Scheme
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Wellness Program
• Savings Scheme
• Continual Professional Development opportunities