Job Opportunities in Ireland

Job Location: Kilkenny City


Contract: Full-time Permanent


Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Day Shifts


Benefits:

• 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

Role:
(This is not an exhaustive list of all duties but is rather a guide to the role).

• Responsibility to work as part of a team in the healthcare department to assist Day Service Users and Residents to lead a full life as contributing members in their own communities.
• Provide therapeutic interventions, practical support, and nursing care for the people supported.
• Work as part of the team with the line manager in ensuring that service objectives are met and reviewed so as to maintain, improve and develop the service.
• Promote involvement consultation and participation for the people we support
• To manage risk in a systematic way that is embedded in a culture of safety, welfare and quality of life for Service Users.

Education & Training:
Be currently registered with An Bord Altranais, RNID desirable but not essential.


Experience:

• Working with individuals with intellectual disability/complex needs a distinct advantage.
• Experience in delivering low arousal approaches in a person centered environment desirable.

Knowledge & Skills:
Awareness of key worker role & philosophy of supporting people with intellectual disabilities

• Knowledge of Health Act 2007, HIQA and National Standards.
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders in particular the people we support.
• Computer literacy

Competencies and Values:
Human Rights Based Approach.
Resilience, Positive Attitude & Openness to Change.
Effective Communication & Working Relationships.
Planning and Organising.

• Innovation, Creativity & Problem Solving.

Additional Requirement(s):

• Full Driving Licence is essential.