To provide practical assistance to attenders as required in general personal care.
Responsibilities
* Report accidents or untoward incidents immediately to the Manager
* Adhere to policies laid down in the Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978
* Be familiar with fire drill and safety precautions within the centre.
* Be aware and be familiar with the RQIA Regulations and standards
* You will be required to register with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council
* To observe attenders behaviour ie, change of mood or feeling unwell and report any such change to a Day Care Worker
* To accompany attenders on outings/activities either individually or in a group
* Provide advice and instruction to attenders in matters such as cooking, personal hygiene, road safety etc.
* Responsible for implementing programmes within the centre as required
* To use appropriate communication methods to meet individual needs
* To participate fully in the teams approach to providing day care by contributing to staff meetings and ensure that communication and cooperation is maintained at a high level
* Ensure adequate precautions are taken in the centre under Health and Safety Regulations
* Adhere to all organisations Policies and Procedures
Skills and Qualifications
* Interest in working towards relevant qualification NVQ Level 2
* Experience supporting people with varying degrees of learning disabilities is desirable
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