Personal Assistant - To Support Independent Living

The AT Network is currently recruiting a Part-Time Personal Assistant to assist a woman with disability to live an independent life.

Áiseanna Tacaíochta (ÁT) provides leadership and support to people with disabilities to live with the independence, choice and freedom they are entitled to. For the first time in Ireland, we facilitate Direct Payments to people with disabilities, enabling them to take control of their own budgets, their own services and, ultimately, their own lives. Whilst your employment will lie with the AT Network you will work directly for the person. We act as intermediary between our members – who we call Leaders – and the Health Service Executive (HSE).

The Personal Assistant is required to assist a woman with a physical disability in all aspects of daily living in her own home. The successful candidate will receive training and development in line with the role. This role is suitable for a highly motivated and reliable individual who is committed to providing care and supporting someone to live an independent life in their community.

If you are looking for a new and exciting challenge and want to be part of a progressive organisation, we would be delighted to receive an application from you.

About the role:

Position: Part-time Personal Assistant

Hours: Shifts range from 3pm – 10pm or 10am – 3pm approx.

Location – Navan, Co. Meath

Salary: Depending on experience

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing personal care to the individual.
• Assistance to appointments and social activities.
• Providing support to the individual with communication tools
• To undertake other work that may be assigned from time to time.

Essential for the role:

• FETAC Level 5 in Health Care or equivalent experience
• People Moving and Handling Experience
• A good knowledge of infection control measures and good hygiene practices

Desirable for the role

• Experience of working in a home care setting
• Full Clean driving Licence
• An understanding of disability and Independent Living

Core Competencies:

• Commitment to providing the highest levels of quality service
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organised
• Good understanding of infection control measures
• Caring and compassionate

Application process:

Please note: Applicants for the position must provide suitable references and employment offers are contingent on the completion of Garda Vetting.

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