We are an independent voluntary organisation 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

 

 

Job Title:

 

Personal Student Support Assistant

 

Fixed term, 12 months. 30 hours.

 

Location:

Rossview Business Park, Port Rd, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

 

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 & Experience required:

QQI Level 5 Health Care or Social Care Qualification Patient Moving and Handing Qualification Infection Control Qualification desirable Experience of dealing with persons with additional support needs Experience in the provision of personal care desirable 

 

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Support and assist persons to fully participate in training and/ or work experience 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. Apply all standards and procedures relating to Health and Safety legislation and maintain the highest levels of safety adhering to policy and procedure in the use of all safety equipment. Report to the Manager any concerns regarding safety and welfare.

 

 

Staff benefits:

Company Pension Scheme Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave 24 days annual leave Bike to work scheme Tax saver travel scheme Income protection Health and Wellbeing programme

 

 

 

Closing Date:

Please submit your application to this post by 05/01/25

 

To view full extensive job description please, click please visit our company site www.rehab.ie/careers and download attachment at the bottom of the job page.

 

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