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Job Opportunities Available with Offaly Centre for Independent Living

22nd November 2017

There are currently two positions available on the Relief Panel for Clochán House and Personal Assistant in the Community.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT– COMMUNITY

RELIEF PANEL

Offaly Centre for Independent Living are currently recruiting for a relief panel of Personal Assistants covering the geographical area of Laois/Offaly. The service we provide promotes choice, independence and quality of life for its users by providing a tailored personal assistant service, centred around each individual person’s needs and to promote the ethos and philosophy of Independent Living.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assisting with both personal and practical care tasks e.g. dressing, washing, light household work, meal preparation
Mobility assistance to place of employment or education
Facilitating independence and social involvement i.e. trips, shopping, banking, community activities
Ensure dignity, privacy and independence is maintained and respected at all times
The Personal Assistant will be flexible in approach and may be assigned additional duties from time to time

The ideal candidate:

At least 6 months related experience providing quality care is essential
Must hold at least 4 QQI level 5 Healthcare modules – two of which must include Care Skills and Safety and Health at Work. The further two modules ideally would include Work Experience, Communications or Care Support
Working towards completing a major award in Healthcare support or equivalent within the next 12 months
Up to date patient moving & handling certificate is desirable
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Reliable and trustworthy with a strong commitment to providing high levels of care
Full clean drivers licence with own transport
Fluency in English
Ability to work alone, use initiative and be mindful of health and safety and other organisational policies at all times

If you meet the criteria we are interested in hearing from you to fill upcoming vacancies for day, evening and weekend work.

For all interested candidates, please forward a copy of your CV to

Laura Barry

HR Manager

Offaly Centre for Independent Living

Clonminch Road

Tullamore

Co. Offaly

or alternatively via email at laura@ocil.ie no later than the 1st December 2017.

All applicants will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT- RESPITE UNIT, CLOCHÁN HOUSE

RELIEF PANEL

Offaly Centre for Independent Living are currently recruiting for a panel of Personal Assistants to work and provide relief support in our respite unit. You will be working with adults presenting with various physical and sensory disabilities in Clochán House, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.

Essential Requirements

At least 6 months related experience providing quality care working in the area of physical and/or intellectual disabilities
Must hold at least 4 QQI level 5 Healthcare modules – two of which must include Care Skills and Safety and Health at Work. The further two modules ideally would include Work Experience, Communications or Care Support.
Working towards completing a major award in Healthcare support or equivalent within the next 12 months
Up to date patient moving & handling certificate is desirable
Have the ability to interact and communicate effectively on a one to one basis with service users of various backgrounds and disabilities
Have completed SAMS (Safe Administration of Medication) is desirable
Hold fluent written and spoken English with excellent report writing skills
Flexibility in approach
Have an understanding of the philosophy and ethos of Independent Living with experience in assisting and enabling in all activities of daily living
Clean C1 driving licence
Working knowledge of HIQA standards
Confidential, calm and professional individual who is of a caring and empathic nature

If you meet the criteria we are interested in hearing from you to fill upcoming vacancies for day/night/sleepover shifts.