Compassionate Healthcare Assistant - Home Care (Part-Time)

Irish Wheelchair Association; Donegal; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Sick pay

Maternity/paternity pay

Bike to Work

PRSA Pension

Employee Assistance Service

Training & development

Holidays paid

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association in Donegal is hiring part-time Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) to support members in their homes and communities. The role covers Carndonagh and surrounding areas with morning, lunch, evening, and weekend shifts.

You’ll enable independence through personal care, domestic and social support, and travel companionship. A valid driver’s licence and QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support are essential, plus using your own smartphone for visit check-ins.

Qualifications

• QQI level 5 (Major Award) in Healthcare Support or similar qualification in Social Care is essential
• Full clean drivers' licence is essential
• Kind and Caring attitude
• Use of your own smart phone to check in and out of your visits is essential

Responsibilities

• Enable members to achieve maximum independence in daily living
• Assist with personal care, domestic tasks, social/educational support, travel and companionship
• Work in members' homes and communities, providing care and assistance as needed
• Coordinate with home support staff and service coordinators

Skills

QQI 5 Healthcare Support

Full clean driving licence

Kind and caring attitude

Smartphone required for check-in

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

Job description

Irish Wheelchair Association in Donegal is hiring part-time Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) to support members in their homes and communities. The role covers Carndonagh and surrounding areas with morning, lunch, evening, and weekend shifts.

You’ll enable independence through personal care, domestic and social support, and travel companionship. A valid driver’s licence and QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support are essential, plus using your own smartphone for visit check-ins.