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Support Worker

€15 - €18 Healthcare Dublin South

Excel Healthcare is currently recruiting an optimistic, highly motivated Support Worker for a day service for adults with intellectual disabilities in South Dublin. Our client is one of the leading names in disability care in the country with a focus on community and social inclusion for all service users.
As a Support Worker, you will assist services users with activities of daily living, accompany them on daily outings and encourage community inclusion.This a full time Monday to Friday role.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Support Worker with experience working in this sector looking to expand their professional and personal development. If you are a self starter, who is highly motivated with a genuine passion for working in healthcare, this role is for you!

Support Worker Responsibilities:

  • To ensure personal and intimate care is provided with privacy & dignity respected at all times.
  • Work with the service manager to help ensure that each individual is enabled to participate in day to day activities in the service which reflect their choice and interest.
  • Provide the necessary physical assistance with Patient Manual & Handling training
  • Support the development & delivery of individual care plans
  • Responsible to record & report service users progress in the service
  • Immediately report any safeguarding concerns in line with policy & legislation.
  • To be aware of safe working conditions & implement safe work practices & immediately report potential hazards, incidents & concerns.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and have a can do attitude.
  • Positively & actively engage in team meetings, supervisions, training & team events.
  • Help with the upkeep of the day service, for example general upkeep and ensuring kitchen is clean and tidy after use.

Support Worker Requirements:

  • Currently living in Ireland with a valid work visa
  • QQI relevant qualification
  • At least 1 year working in the healthcare sector.
  • Full clean driving licence and access to own car preferable but not essential
  • Excellent command of spoken & written English
  • Knowledge of HIQA standards

Support Worker Benefits:

  • Weekly pay
  • Invaluable experience in the field
  • Opportunity to go permanent
  • Competitive pay rates

If you are interested in this Support Worker position, please contact Aoife 087 3813675 or via the link below.

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