Female Support Worker
$29,536,000–$29,536,000 year
On-siteNewcastle West, Munster, Ireland
Job Summary
Provide 24-hour support including weekends, evenings, and nights for two ladies with complex health needs, covering personal care, hygiene, and life skills development in domestic tasks, social activities, and money management. Encourage stimulating activities reflecting the individual's views while maintaining high standards of person hygiene. Record and inform senior staff of health or behavior changes, assist with emergency actions, and update daily records following the support plan. Liaise with families, advocates, and professionals, comply with Health & Safety legislation, and carry out house administration duties. Attend training sessions and participate in staff activities, supervision, and reviews. This role requires an enhanced DBS check and is not open for Visa Sponsorship.
Required Qualifications
- Female
- Enhanced DBS check
- Moving & handling experience
- Driving licence
- 24 hr support availability including weekends, evenings & nights
- Willingness to go the extra mile and committed to the rights of the people we support
- Be resourceful and willing to learn
- Good communication skills
- Positive attitude, good value base and levels of empathy
- Natural ability to form positive relationships
- Caring, understanding and imaginative
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred experience and knowledge of BSL
- Preferred experience and knowledge of peg feeding
- Preferred experience and knowledge of suction
- Preferred experience and knowledge of catheter care
- Preferred experience and knowledge of personal care
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