Compassionate Home Care Assistant - Part Time

Irish Wheelchair Association; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid inter-client mileage

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay

Holiday pay 8%

PRSA Pension

Bike to Work

Employee Assistance Service

Training and development

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association in North Cork invites applications for a part-time Healthcare Assistant (Personal Assistant). The role is 30 hours per week on a permanent contract, serving Mallow, Charleville & Killavullen.

Flexibility required for day/evening/weekend/overnight shifts in clients' homes and communities. The role supports independence through personal care, domestic and social duties, with strong emphasis on person-centred care and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in Health Care with Intellectual Disability module.
• Full Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
• Experience with intellectual disabilities and epileptic seizures desirable.
• Kind and caring attitude with a person-centred approach.
• Smartphone required to check in and out of visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, domestic, social and educational support.
• Assist with travel and companionship to enable independence.
• Work in members' homes and communities, coordinating with carers.
• Maintain confidentiality and a high standard of service.

Skills

Driving license

Disability care experience

Person centred approach

Confidentiality

Smartphone check-in

Education

QQI Level 5 in Health Care

Tools

Smartphone for visits

Job description

Irish Wheelchair Association in North Cork invites applications for a part-time Healthcare Assistant (Personal Assistant). The role is 30 hours per week on a permanent contract, serving Mallow, Charleville & Killavullen.

Flexibility required for day/evening/weekend/overnight shifts in clients' homes and communities. The role supports independence through personal care, domestic and social duties, with strong emphasis on person-centred care and confidentiality.