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