Role: Personal Assistant – Full-Time

Report to: Manager

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the wellbeing of service users attending the Cavan Autism Centre.
• Care for the day to day needs of the service users attending the service.
• Personal care – providing assistance in tasks such as dressing, washing, etc.
• Assistance with domestic skills such as cooking, shopping, cleaning etc.
• Accompany service users to community activities as required.
• Work in partnership with the service users, families and other agencies as required.
• A strong sense of empathy, flexibility and a team-oriented work ethic.
• Treat service users and their families with dignity and respect.
• Provide verbal and written feedback on the progress of service users.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
• Ensure that the service users are not subjected to any forms of abuse and in particular, to ensure that they are not subjected to bullying or the threat of bullying .
• Participate in meetings in relation to the care and development of the service users including compiling/amending personal care plans etc.
• Encourage and develop the social skills of the service users.
• Implementation of a Person-Centered approach for service users.
• Provide a safe and supportive and empowering environment for service users.
• Creating plans and templates for service user's documents.
• Liaise with Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs) when required.
• Provide support to colleagues within the team setting.

The list of key duties is not exhaustive.

Other Requirements of Post: 

• Reliability and a flexible approach.
• Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner throughout the course of one’s duties.
• Adherence to Cavan Autism Centre’s policies and procedures at all times.

Essential Criteria:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Motivated, energetic and enthusiastic personality.
• An ability to advocate on behalf of service users.
• A full, clean driving license – must be able to drive the service bus and car.
• Social Care Qualification.
• Experience of the design and delivery of programmes for people with disabilities.

Desirable Criteria:

• Minimum 2 years+ experience working with adults on the autism spectrum.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and basic computer skills.

Hours: Monday to Friday - 36 hours per week.

Salary: Dependent on qualification and experience.

To apply: 

Please send your CV to manager@cavanautismetc.ie