AA Euro Healthcare
AAEuro Healthcare is looking for experienced Social Care Workers who are looking for a new challenge. This is a great opportunity to join our well established clients who specialise in intellectual disability residential services. the role is based in Blackrock, Cork City
To work as part of the Team, enabling clients to live the life of their choice to its fullest potential. To create and maintain a place of comfort, security and safety while ensuring that each client is treated with dignity and respect.
This would be a 12 month fixed term contract. 30 hours per week – shift patterns are days, nights & sleepovers
Requirements:
- Hold a minimum of a Level 7 on the QQI Framework BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent qualification in Heath or Social Care.
- Have 1 years experience of working with vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities.
- An understanding of current policy and developments at national and sectoral level in relation to Social Care within disability services.
- An ability to follow, evaluate and contribute to the further development of plans and methods to meet the ongoing needs of individuals supported.
- Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
- Proficient IT skills relevant to the role, to include Microsoft Office Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
Responsibilities Include:
- Ensure the delivery of appropriate, safe, and effective Client services.
- To contribute to the development of services for the progression of residential and community supports.
- To identify and endeavour to meet the changing need of people with disabilities.
- To be involved in creating a home- like environment to enable people to live the life of their choice.
- To be fully familiar with the resident`s disability and any medical issues as they arise, keep up to date records of hospital visits, G.P appointments.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living including personal care needs.
- Review accommodation bookings with the Social Care staff to ensure clients medication is ordered stored administered, recorded and stored in accordance with the clients Medication Policy and H.I.Q.A Regulations.
- Implement infection control measures in line with H.S.E Infection Control Guidelines.
- To support Residents/ Respite users as a Keyworker in developing and maintaining care plans and to identify and support achievement of goals.
Full job spec available on request.
If you have the required qualifications and are ready for a new challenge, please click Apply
