A commitment to living the values of Teamwork, Respect, Dignity, Justice, Advocacy and Quality.
We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals
Care Worker
Bantry Respite Service,
Bantry, Co Cork,
Fixed Term Contract 12 months, 31 hours
Job Purpose
To facilitate a client focused service to adults with physical & sensory disabilities & complex health needs that include, Epilepsy, Parkinson’s, M.S, Huntington’s disease and ABI.
Minimum Education & Skills required
QQI Level 5 in Health Care
Experience of working with individuals with physical and sensory disability.
Understanding of HIQA Standards and guidance within Respite or Residential service setting and ensuring best practice.
Experience working within HIQA registered service to required standard.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Promote and actively involved in teamwork, creating a nurturing and supportive environment for the service user.
Facilitate and implement a person centered service appropriate to the needs, wishes and requirements of service users.
Provide personal assistance in all aspects of personal care and manual handling, ensuring comfort and hygiene of service users and adhering to safe practice at all times.
Actively participate in appropriate, educational, recreational and occupational programmes, enabling service users to integrate with their local community and access local resources.
Additional requirements
Full Clean Driving Licence
To have a positive can do attitude.
To be flexible.
To be interested in continuous improvement
Staff Benefits
Company Pension Scheme
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
27 days annual leave
Bike to work scheme
Tax saver travel scheme
Income protection
Health and Wellbeing programme
Financial support for studying and study leave
*Rewarding Career *Career with meaning *attractive benefits *work life balance*
To view full extensive job description please, click apply to visit our company site and download attachment at the bottom of the page.
These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services.
Closing Date: Friday, 26th May 2023
The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer
