Health Care Assistant - Day Services

Saint John of God Community Services Liffey Region support individuals with intellectual disabilities to be active participants within the community that they live, gain valued social roles and have a day that is meaningful to them. Applications are invited for the position of Health Care Assistants, based in South-West Dublin to provide support and care to individuals with an intellectual disability.

Health Care Assistants - Day Services

Permanent Full Time

Suitably qualified candidates must have :

• Successfully completed a relevant QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare (formerly FETAC)
• Minimum of one year's continuous paid employment on a full time basis working with people with intellectual disability.
• A strong interest in supporting people with intellectual disabilities to achieve their goals in life
• A good sense of fun and be happy to support people to enjoy life to their full potential in their community
• Experience of respectfully supporting people with their personal care
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and experience of using computers, internet and digital programmes.
• Development and delivery of supports through a person centred / directed approach
• Full clean driving licence essential and a willingness to drive
• Flexible in all aspects of work
• An understanding of HSE New Directions and HSE national policy of Safeguarding
• An understanding of the values and ethos of the organisation and a commitment to implementing these.

Applications will be short-listed on the information supplied in the Curriculum Vitae and a panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled. Full Job Description available on request.  By applying to this position you giving Saint John of God Community CLG. consent to have your personal data stored for the purpose of this competition only

Informal enquiries to  Aoife McGovern on 087 2871780  or  Alan Byrne on 087 4007277

Please note that due to high volumes of applications we can only respond to candidates who have been shortlisted.

Saint John of God Community Services ClG is an equal opportunities employer.