Healthcare Assistant

OverviewStewarts Care is looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join the Day Services Department.Role involves training, providing support and encouraging service users to participate fully in their work, activation, training and education programmes.The Healthcare Assistant will deliver care in conjunction with the wider multidisciplinary team and other relevant agencies.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist Team Members in the delivery of appropriate services to those attending Day Services, having due regard for their safety and the safety of others, both on and off the premises, including outdoor activities.Support service users in conjunction with Person Centred Planning (PCP) to set personal goals.Develop and carry out a plan to achieve these goals.Listen to their wishes and support them to advocate for themselves; while encouraging them to take responsibility for decisions in their day to day lives.Support the service user to carry out a swimming programme, which will include entering the pool.Act as a key worker for the service user.(A member of staff appointed to assist and support individuals to achieve their goals. The keyworker is the central point of contact for the individual and for families)Personal assistance for service users in the areas of personal needs including intimate care.Work as part of a team in contributing to the design and further development of the Day Services Programme in line with New Directions.Have responsibility for running various aspects of the day programme and recording activities on the electronic information management system.Responsibility of the development of individualised programme of activity for a service user/s.Use a flexible approach to help meet service user's individual needs.Attend and participate creatively in team meetings.Maintaining record systems in accordance to Adult Services policies.Maintain a code of confidentiality and discretion in all dealings with service users, families and staff.Driving duties as required.Escort duties to transport service users to and from home each morning and evening as required.Any other duties which may be assigned from time to time.The PersonCandidates must meet the following criteria relevant to the role:Obtained or near completion of a full Major FETAC Level 5 (or equivalent) award in a relevant Healthcare Qualification.A keen interest to work in the area of Intellectual Disabilities.A commitment and drive to support people to achieve their goals.Highly motivated to work as part of a team who strive to deliver an excellent service.An understanding of the role of the Healthcare Assistant role within the Day Services DepartmentUnderstands and implements a person-centred approach always.For more details view the full job description in the Additional Information section below.Type of Position: PermanentWork Pattern: Full TimeLocation: West & South Dublin, Kildare and MeathCountry: IrelandStewarts Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer.Stewarts CareApplication DetailsFull Name (Must include first and last name)EmailHeadlineProfessional GroupSpeciality *CityPostal CodeCountry Of ResidenceNationalityUpload CV/Resume (Required) Upload DocumentApplication Questions *Have you completed QQI Level 5 (Healthcare Support) or SKILL-VEC Level 5 qualifications or equivalent?How many years of experience do you have working in the area of care?Please provide details (disability experience desired) (Word Limit: ****)Do you have a full, clean driving license?*Are you willing to drive company vehicles?(Training will be provided) *What is your current work eligibility status?If selected 'Employment permit' please specify the typeIf selected 'Other' please specify.(Word Limit: ****)If selected 'Employment permit' please specify the expiry date (Word Limit: ****)Are you available to work full-time (39 hours per week) shift schedule, Monday – Friday (7.8 hours per day) as required for this position?*Have you ever worked with Stewarts Care, either directly or via an agency?*I declare that all information provided in this application, including any representations made regarding my ability and willingness to perform duties as outlined or implied (including those indicated in this application), is true and complete.I understand that any misstatement or omission may result in the withdrawal of any offer or termination of employment, and I acknowledge that this declaration forms part of the recruitment process *#J-*****-Ljbffr