Compassionate Home & Youth Care Assistant

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA); Dublin; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid inter-client mileage

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay scheme

Excellent working conditions

8% holiday pay of hours worked

PRSA Pension scheme available

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Training and development

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) in North East Dublin invites applications for Healthcare Assistants to support members with daily living, personal care, and domestic tasks across Clontarf, Marino and surrounding areas.

Role includes Assisted Living and Youth Service support, with shifts across weekdays and every second weekend; Tuesday 3:00pm–8:00pm availability is required to support Youth Service.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in Homecare Support or equivalent.
• QQI Major Awards relevant to IWA include Community Health Services/Health Care Support.
• Full clean driving licence is essential.
• Kind and caring attitude.
• Use of smartphone to check in/out visits is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting young adults in personal care and daily living as identified.
• Accompanying and supporting outings, social trips and holidays.
• Assisting with safe transportation per Transport Handbook guidelines.
• Supporting participation in social, recreational and community activities.
• Promoting independence, choice and inclusion in all services.

Skills

Person centred approach

Customer service focus

Flexible

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

QQI Level 5 Homecare Support

QQI Major Awards relevant to IWA

Full clean driving licence

Tools

Smartphone required

Job description

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) in North East Dublin invites applications for Healthcare Assistants to support members with daily living, personal care, and domestic tasks across Clontarf, Marino and surrounding areas.

Role includes Assisted Living and Youth Service support, with shifts across weekdays and every second weekend; Tuesday 3:00pm–8:00pm availability is required to support Youth Service.