About this role
In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. The role of the Residential Facilitator is to support and assist Deaf clients on every aspect of activities of daily living to live valued lives of optimal independence and participation in activities within the service centre and/or in the community. • To maintain a positive, constructive, and professional relationship with clients. • Facilitate and co-ordinate the daily independence of clients by working with them and their family in formulating Person Centred Plans. • Assist and encourage clients to achieve their goals identified in their Person-Centred Plan. • Assist clients with money management, if required. • Assist clients to improve their quality of life by developing, encouraging, and supporting them, when required, in personal care, the learning of skills for gaining employment and leisure activities. • Be proactive and foster a relationship with community resources thus enhancing the person’s abilities and capacities. e.g. local college, social clubs, etc. • Encourage and support clients in using a wide range of community facilities as part of their day- to-day life. • Follow, evaluate, and monitor Person Centered Plans (PCP’s) that are developed in collaboration with the client, their family and Chime service team in line with risk assessments. • Record daily activities as per the Daily Care Plan and write reports for reviews. • Encourage clients spiritual/cultural/age identity. • Undertake the role of Keyworker to specified client when assigned. • Support clients in gaining appropriate employment/day occupation and leisure opportunities. • Inform relevant parties of any untoward accident/incident. • Manage and record confidential client information and other general administration duties including petty cash logs and accident and incident reports in line with Chime policies. • Manage communication (ISL, verbal and written) with clients and their family. • Work closely with your Team Leader, Service Manager and the team to ensure that concerns are dealt with efficiently through the correct channels including external agencies. • To advocate on behalf of the client at all times. • To drive safely and lawfully and maintain Chime vehicles. • Maintain the cleanliness of the house environment by performing general household duties such as shopping, cleaning, washing to an agreed acceptable standard. • Assisting with the preparation of meals. • Work as a member of a team and attend team meetings and reviews as required. • Attend regular supervision and performance management sessions with Team Leader / Service Manager. • Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing Chime standards, policies, and procedures. • Other duties as may be requested by the Team Leader/ / Manager • Attend training sessions Qualifications and Experience Qualifications • A recognised Health or Social Care qualification at Level 7 • Full driving licence, an advantage.