The Bridge Camphill Tel. 045 - 481597 Community Communities Fax: 045 - 482962 Website: Main Street, Kilcullen of Ireland Member of the Association of E-Mail: Camphill Communities of Great Co. Kildare, Ireland Britain and Ireland Job Description for Homemaking Workshop Coordinator Background to the post: Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) works to create sustainable intentional communities where children and adults of all abilities, many with special needs, can live learn and work with others in healthy social relationships based on mutual care and respect. Job title: Homemaker / Special needs job coach Reports to: House Coordinator / Person in Charge (Social Care Manager) Job Purpose & Role Effective homemaking in one of our Residential Houses through the tasks set out below, by supporting and working within the ethos of the Bridge Community in working with people with special needs, co-workers and employees. Providing meaningful work for people according to their ability and encouraging the group to develop skills and provide possibilities to learn and grow in valued social roles. Core Duties and Responsibilities Meeting the personal care and welfare needs of people with special needs and supporting people to achieve positive outcomes: Planning the work of people with special needs, identifying the best activity and approach for each person. Teaching of necessary skills in whatever small steps and partial tasks (i.e. preparing food preparation, cooking, baking, cleaning etc) Assisting people with special needs in their work wherever necessary and overseeing / supervising their tasks once they can work independently, Providing guidance - motivating, developing, and directing people as they work Making sure that people with special needs are constructively engaged emotionally supported and sufficiently challenged and progressing, as well as supported to work as independently as possible. Assisting people with personal care as directed by the house coordinator. Help to maintain health and wellbeing of individuals living and working in the house. Ensuring a healthy and nutritious diet is offered that takes individual needs and choice into account Development and maintenance of up to date residents’ records: Work in conjunction with individual plans and aims for each individual in the workshop.
Camphill Communities of Ireland The Bridge Community Main Street, Kilcullen Co. Kildare, Ireland Tel. 045 - 481597 Fax: 045 - 482962 Website: E-Mail: Member of the Association of Camphill Communities of Great Britain and Ireland Job Description for Homemaking Workshop Coordinator Background to the post: Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) works to create sustainable intentional communities where children and adults of all abilities, many with special needs, can live learn and work with others in healthy social relationships based on mutual care and respect. Job title: Homemaker / Special needs job coach Reports to: House Coordinator / Person in Charge (Social Care Manager) Job Purpose & Role Effective homemaking in one of our Residential Houses through the tasks set out below, by supporting and working within the ethos of the Bridge Community in working with people with special needs, co-workers and employees. Providing meaningful work for people according to their ability and encouraging the group to develop skills and provide possibilities to learn and grow in valued social roles. Core Duties and Responsibilities Meeting the personal care and welfare needs of people with special needs and supporting people to achieve positive outcomes: Planning the work of people with special needs, identifying the best activity and approach for each person. Teaching of necessary skills in whatever small steps and partial tasks (i.e. preparing food preparation, cooking, baking, cleaning etc) Assisting people with special needs in their work wherever necessary and overseeing / supervising their tasks once they can work independently, Providing guidance - motivating, developing, and directing people as they work Making sure that people with special needs are constructively engaged emotionally supported and sufficiently challenged and progressing, as well as supported to work as independently as possible. Assisting people with personal care as directed by the house coordinator. Help to maintain health and wellbeing of individuals living and working in the house. Ensuring a healthy and nutritious diet is offered that takes individual needs and choice into account Development and maintenance of up to date residents’ records: Work in conjunction with individual plans and aims for each individual in the workshop.
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