Rehab Group Hiring For PERSONAL ASSISTANT at County Mayo Full Time

A commitment to living the values of Teamwork, Respect, Dignity, Justice, Advocacy and Quality.

We are an independent voluntary organiasation 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

Personal Assistant

Mayo Home Care Support, Co.Mayo

Permanent Contract – Part Time, 24 hours weekly

Job Purpose

To provide individualized supports to persons with physical and/or intellectual disability that enables them to fully participate in employment. Support includes assistance with attending employment, personal care and other support needs during their day.

Minimum Education & Skills required

A minimum QQI Level 5 in Health Care or Social Care Qualification

Experience of dealing with persons with additional support needs

Experience in the provision of personal care needs desirable

Skills in the care and support of individuals with disabilities

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Provide personal assistance in all aspects of personal care and manual handling, ensuring comfort and hygiene and adhering to safe practice at all times. Assist in the taking of medication in line with policy and procedure as required.

Support persons with physical disabilities in the use of assistive technology equipment, with typing, handwriting, creative materials etc.

Support and assist persons to fully participate in employment

Support persons with physical disabilities in the use of assistive technology equipment, with typing, handwriting, creative materials etc

Additional requirements

Full clean driving licence is essential

Disability and Mental Health awareness

Capacity to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Staff Benefits

Company pension scheme

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

27 days annual leave

Bike to work scheme

Taxsaver travel scheme

Income protection

Health and Wellbeing programme

Financial support for studying and study leave.

• Rewarding Career *Career with meaning *attractive benefits *work life balance**

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These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services.

• The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer*