Care Assistant

About the Service
Looking for a role where every shift feels a little like a getaway? Aubrey Respite in Shankill, Dublin 18, offer short breaks and holiday-style experiences for adults with intellectual disabilities across the CH06 area. Our residents enjoy regular overnight stays and annual longer breaks, filling their time with activities they choose – from bowling in Bray and days out to Dublin Zoo, to relaxed evenings and creative projects at home. We pride ourselves on creating a fun, welcoming “home away from home”, where each stay is calm, engaging and person-centred. Working in respite gives you the opportunity to support individuals with a range of abilities and support needs, all within a close-knit, experienced team. If you’re passionate about making meaningful moments matter, we’d love you to join us.

Working hours will be Monday to Sunday.

Key Responsibilities:

• To facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for our clients appropriate to their wishes and goals
• To promote and protect the rights of people in a manner that respects their dignity, their right to make choices and their privacy
• To actively seek new interests and opportunities for people to develop meaningful roles in their communities
• To ensure the overall wellbeing of clients in all areas of their lives including health and personal care
• To assist in the teaching of life skills in cooking, budgeting, cleaning & building confidence

Requirements: Applicants must hold a minimum of MajorQQI level 5 in healthcare or foreign equivalent (validated by QQI)

Applicants must have:

• A passion for promoting and empowering those you support
• A team player wiling to lone work as well as working as part of a team
• A knowledge of the HIQA standards and relevant legislation
• Hold a full driving licence and have access to a car
• Post qualification experience of working with adults with intellectual disability is desirable
• A legal right to work in Ireland

Sunbeam House Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer