Requirements: English
Company: Rehabcare
Region: Thurles, Irlanda
**Job Description**:::RehabCare is the health and social care division of theRehab Group. Our services include Resource CentreServices, Supported Accommodation, Residential Services,Respite Care, Outreach and Home Support Services. Over3,000 children and adults with disabilities and olderpeople in over 100 locations benefit from these servicesannually with further developments under way. Our aim isto enhance the lives of all of our service users throughthe provision of high quality, flexible, person-centredservices.**Applications are now invited for the following position**:Care Worker**:----------**Fixed Term Contract**: 9 Months: 30 hours per week**Location**: Thurles Residential Service, Thurles, CoTipperary.Reporting to the Residential Services Manager and TeamLeader, the successful candidate to this position will**be involved in the following**:Responsibility for facilitating a person centredapproach and support service to clients.The person appointed will also facilitate the overallprovision of a client-focused service where independentliving and community integration are key elements.A rotational shift system will operate within the centreand sleep-over responsibilities and night duty willapply.**Qualifications and Experience required**:Social Care/Health Care qualification is desirable.Previous care work experience, preferably within aresidential setting.Knowledge of HIQA standards.Experience in the area of person centred planning.An awareness of positive behaviour approaches.Experience in the area of personal care.The successful candidate will possess excellentcommunication and problem solving skills and willdemonstrate an ability to contribute to a serviceculture of continuous improvement.Closing date for applications is Monday, 22nd May 2017- Rehab Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.