Day Care Assistant - CE Scheme - Galway Simon Community
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Application Details
Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.
You can register your interest by selecting the ‘Register your interest’ button or you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.
Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.
Job Description
Duties
This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.
Duties to include:- Interact with clients by chatting, listening to them and offering support when needed.
- Assist with cooking, cleaning, shopping and laundry within the service and encourage clients to partake in these activities
- Assist with the provision of nutritionally sound meals for clients
- Assist clients with practical daily living skills
- Accompany clients on social outings, appointments etc
- Undertake driving duties in Galway Simon Community vehicles and/or own vehicle (where the participant has a full, clean and relevant license)
- Assist in the maintenance of infection control and hygiene standards
- Provide a stimulating and creative environment which include social and community integration
- Liaise with the team and the relevant keyworkers to support the achievement of identified care plans
- Participate in social and recreational activities
- Provide administration support such as reviewing client files, photocopying, shredding, answering the telephone etc.
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