Cpl Healthcare, in partnership with a leading disability services provider, are seeking applications from Care Assistants for roles based in West Dublin and North Kildare.

This organisation provides comprehensive community-based services to people with intellectual disabilities in West Dublin, North Kildare and Meath. They support people with a wide range of support needs across residential settings, day services, supported independent living, job advocacy and vocational training.

Candidates must meet the following criteria relevant to the role:

Relevant Healthcare Qualifications
A strong desire to work with persons with an intellectual disability.
The aptitude to provide a person-centred approach to service user programmes.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and non-verbal.
Be flexible to meet the needs of the organisation.
One years’ experience working in the area of disability is preferable.

General Duties

To ensure that all efforts are made to cater for the physical and emotional needs of the service users to ensure the highest quality of care.
To assist in the day to day running of sections so that each area is run in a manner that is in keeping with the highest professional standards and care.
To accompany service users to outside clinics, hospitals or other centres where they have been transferred for specialised treatment or care and to give a preliminary verbal report on returning.
To assist in the implementation of nursing treatment as directed.
Observe strictly the Code of Confidentiality.
Maintain Hygiene and tidiness in area assigned to.
Undertake training for the safe administration of medication.
Administer medication in line with organisational policy.
In the course of employment all employees may be required to support service users in leisure activities including participating in activities in the swimming pool, cooking, cleaning and driving.

The Offer

Visa sponsorship available for international candidates
Relocation Package
Generous salary offering
39 Hours per week - these roles require flexibility to work day, evening, waking night shifts, sleepovers and weekends.
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity for development and progression
Education and CPD supports

For more information, or to apply, please contact Zoe Lawlor:

Email – [email protected]

Phone - +353 1 947 6238