AT is currently recruiting a Personal Assistant to assist a man with a 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 A.T 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 man with a physical disability in all aspects of daily living in his own home and out in the community. 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: Personal Assistant to work with a disabled man

Location: Mornington Co. Meath

Hours: 30 per week

Salary: Basic €17 ph. Antisocial and Sunday rates apply.

Previous work experience with Disabled People is not essential.

An Independent Living Personal Assistant Is:

“An individual contracted by a disabled person to provide them with the support they need in different aspects of daily living including, personal support, domestic tasks, assistance at school, university, in the workplace, or when out and about”

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing personal care.
• Assistance with cooking and domestic chores, Ironing, cleaning, etc
• Driving car – applicant must have a full clean license for insurance purposes for daytime work – this is also desirable for Night Work
• Travel and assistance when required
• Assistance to appointments and social activities.
• Assistance with some non-intimate personal support needs, e.g. transferring from wheelchair
• To undertake other work that may be assigned from time to time such as note taking for work when required.

Core Competencies:

• Openminded
• Commitment to providing the highest levels of quality service
• Willingness to learn when and if required
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• To have clean personal habits
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organised
• Good understanding of hygiene and food hygiene
• Caring and compassionate

This Is Not a Caring Nor a Medical Role

All training will be provided when and if required. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Ireland and be fluent in English.

Application process:

To apply for the position please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the position to: paeastmeathlouth@gmail.com

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

For more information on our organisation please visit our website - https://www.theatnetwork.com/