Social Care Assistant - Wexford

Cpl Healthcare are actively seeking qualified Social Care Assistants for residential services based in Wexford. We are seeking enthusiastic professionals to support adults in intellectual disabilities in a community-based setting, assisting with independent living skills and integration into the community. We currently have perm and contract positions available.

• Requirements:
• Fetac level 5 in Healthcare or similar
• Experience working with vulnerable adults with complex needs
• Full clean driving license
• Working knowledge of HIQA regulations and experience adhering to National Standard policies
• Experience and understanding of person-centred care and planning
• Key Responsibilities:
• Model and coordinate support to residents, contributing to a safe homely environment where each resident has access to comprehensive, person-centred and holistic personal support.
• Provide support to persons with intellectual disabilities in all aspects of daily living, including
• personal care.
• To ensure the provision of a quality service, working in partnership with the person being supported, members of the Community and the person’s wider circle of support.
• Participate in regular house meetings.
• Ensure the support needs of residents are met in their daily lives.
• Ensure a healthy and nutritious diet is offered that takes individual needs and choice into account
• Maintain comprehensive and up to date residents’ records.
• Undertake responsibility for health and safety in the home in line with policy and procedure
• and maintain necessary records.
• Ensure all appropriate records are maintained and up to date for each resident.
• To work a percentage of hours as a personal support worker to one resident. This aspect of the role includes emotional and social support, practical support and support with financial and health needs