Deputy House Leader

This role will support the residents with an intellectual disability and provide continuity of care for them and will assist the House leader in managing the house.

• Personal care- Provide support to the Resident around personal hygiene, bathing/showering, skin, hair, appropriate dress, laundry, buying clothes, making appointments, and accompanying to hairdresser/beautician, assist with morning and evening daily care routines.
• Medical needs-Monitor the wellbeing of the Residents, liaise with the Community Nurse re minor ailments, accompany Residents to the GP or specialist as needed, administer medication, keep records of all medical events.
• Care Plans- be aware of all the care plans in the house and be willing to update wherever necessary.
• Personal finances- Provide support for Residents in managing and using their money, keep accurate records and receipts of monies spent.

· Assist and support assistants to develop relationships with the Core Members and accompany them in a positive and meaningful way. Ensure that core members are involved in all aspects of their home.

· Ensure that support of the resident occurs in line with the HIQA standards

· Ensure a high quality of support to the residents which is in line with the HIQA regulations and goes beyond this to ensure the residents have a fulfilling life.