Health Care Assistant - Fermoy

Irish Wheelchair Association; Fermoy; Presencial; EUR 22.000 - 26.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary €16.52–€18.39 per hour

Early/Late shift premium

Sunday pay premium

Public Holidays pay

Paid inter-client mileage

Sick pay

Maternity and paternity pay

Holiday pay 8%

PRSA Pension scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Training and development

Descripción de la vacante

Irish Wheelchair Association in Fermoy is seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) to support members in their homes and communities. This part-time role is 20 hours per week, with duties including personal care, domestic tasks, and companionship.

Salary ranges €16.52–€18.39 per hour, with enhanced rates for early/late shifts and Sundays; benefits include mileage, sick pay, paid holidays, and a Pension scheme; strong English communication and a full driving licence are

Formación

• Full QQI Level 5 Major Award in Community & Health Services, Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support.
• Experience working with people in a caring role is essential.
• Full driving licence with access to own vehicle is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Assist members to achieve independence in daily living, including personal care, domestic tasks, social/educational support, travel and companionship.
• Work in the homes and communities of our Members.

Conocimientos

Caring role experience

Communication skills

English proficiency

Driving licence

Educación

QQI Level 5 Major Award (Community & Health Services / Healthcare Support)

Descripción del empleo

Ranked 2nd in The Irish Independent “Ireland's Best Employer 2025” list, we would like to invite applications from committed and caring Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) who are interested in joining our team in the below location in Fermoy:

Fermoy

IWA is committed to promoting, maintaining, and adding to our diverse and inclusive work environment and would encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

The position on offer is part time, 20 hours a week

What we Offer

• Salary range for this position is €16.52– €18.39 per hour depending on experience
• Before 8am and after 8pm - from €20.65 p/h
• Sunday - from €24.78 p/h
• Public Holidays - from €33.04 p/h
• Paid inter-client mileage
• Sick pay scheme
• Maternity and paternity pay scheme
• Excellent working conditions
• Holiday pay at a rate of 8% of hours worked.
• PRSA Pension scheme available
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Service
• A commitment to the on-going training and development of all employees.

Overall Purpose of Job

• The purpose of the role is to enable the Members to achieve maximum independence in all aspects of daily living, by providing assistance in one or more of the following areas: personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational assistance, travel and companionship.
• Role takes place in the homes and communities of our Members.

Liaison

There are several key relationships, which should be fostered and developed for the successful implementation of this role. Liaise and coordinate with other identified Home carers as required and maintain close communication with the ALS Coordinator / Scheduling staff

Training and Qualifications, required

• Full Major Award at QQI Level 5in either Community & Health Services, Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support or other relevant qualification and a commitment to complete the major award.
• Experience of working with people in a caring role (essential)
• Be reliable, trustworthy, and always maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English
• Full driving licence with access to own vehicle (essential)
• Willing to drive service user's vehicle (preferred)

Behaviours

• Person centred approach
• An ability to build strong relationships
• Strong customer service focus
• Flexible approach to work
• High level of confidentiality

Competencies

• Communicating and Influencing
• Motivating and Empowering
• Planning and Organising
• Quality and Customer Focus and Accountability

Documentary evidence of your relevant qualification(s) will be required in advance of or during the recruitment process.

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