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We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years.
Our work positively impacts the lives of over 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals Home Support Worker Wexford Home Support Service, Wexford Permanent Contract part Time (20 Hours) X 3 positions Opportunity to provide more hours available.
Job Purpose To provide a Home Support service to older persons and to adults and children with disabilities.
We work within a multi-disciplinary team context, enabling Clients to live with respect and dignity within their own home and community.
Minimum Education & Skills required A relevant FETAC Healthcare qualification or equivalent is desirable.
On the job QQI Level 5 training provided (care skills and care of the older person) Experience of working with elderly persons and/or with physical and sensory disabilities.
Experience in the provision of home-based services.
Job Duties & Responsibilities To provide a Home Support service to older persons and to adults and children with disabilities.
We work within a multi-disciplinary team context, enabling Clients to live with respect and dignity within their own home and community.
Support adults / Children with physical and/or sensory disability in their own home Assisting clients in all the Activities of Daily Living.
These may include assistance with trans-fer, washing, toileting, feeding etc.
To have a basic knowledge of domiciliary care, i.e.
awareness of good hygiene practice, care of the skin and pressure areas etc.
To facilitate clients to maintain and promote their independence.
Additional requirements Own transportation required Full Clean Driving Licence.
Flexible with regard to working hours in order to meet the operational needs of the ser-vice To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page.
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