Job Descriptions

At Servisource healthcare we supply Temporary & Permanent Healthcare staff to the HSE we are now looking to increase our panel of HCA (Support Workers) in the Gort area.

Hours: Flexible shifts to suit your requirements

What we offer:

· Competitive rates of pay (Incl Sunday & night rate)
· Excellent Holiday entitlements
· Flexibility within your working schedule - you give your own availability
· Online bookings system
· A fully comprehensive induction training programme
· Full in-house training (CPR, Patient Manual Handling, etc)
· Refer a friend bonus
· 24-hour on call support
· Dedicated booking coordinator
· Continued personal & Professional development
· Opportunity to gain experience

The Role:

Support Workers provide a key-working supportive role for a group of people supported by the services. The role comprises of two main elements. Firstly the Support Worker is responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes supporting individuals with their meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being, to the extent required by the individual. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist people supported by the services with development of Individual Plan’s and the achievement of associated outcomes, and critically, in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a good general education. A recognised qualification appropriate to the field of Intellectual Disability is an advantage. A QQI Level 5 or higher desirable.
A full clean manual Irish Driving Licence (Class B) is an essential requirement of this post.
Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post.

Experience:

Candidates must have a minimum of one year’s experience of working with individuals with an Intellectual Disability and prior experience of working in residential services.

Candidates must have a minimum of six months experience of working with Individuals who display behaviours that challenge.

Skills:

Candidates must be able to demonstrate flexibility, communication and team-working skills, together with an enthusiasm for the post.
IT skills are essential.

Candidates will need:

. Knowledge of the service.

· Knowledge of Health & Safety as it relates to the role.

· Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

· Planning & organisational skills.

· Resident/Resident focus

· FETAC/QQI Level 5
· CPR & Patient Manual Handling
· 2 written references
· Ability to work independently or part of a team
· Full vaccination record
· Must have (or be willing to complete) training as required
· Must have eligibility to work in Ireland
· Be willing to undertake Garda Vetting

Skills

• Communication Skills
• Strong leadership Excellent communication Problem solver Analytical focus Strong listening & interpersonal skills

Experience

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