Health Care Assistant - North Cork

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA); Cork; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Inter-client mileage

Sick pay

Maternity/Paternity pay

Holiday pay 8%

PRSA Pension

Bike to Work

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) in North Cork invites applications for Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) to join a 24-hour service team across Mallow, Charleville and Killavullen. The role is part-time, 20 hours per week, with a permanent contract and shifts including days, evenings, weekends and some overnights.

The job involves helping members maximise independence in daily living—personal care, domestic tasks, social support, travel and companionship—within members' homes and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated caring approach and ability to support independence.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
• Use of a smartphone to check in/out visits is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and domestic tasks.
• Provide social and educational support to members.
• Support mobility, travel and companionship in members' homes and communities.
• Coordinate with ALS Coordinator/Scheduling staff as required.

Skills

Compassionate care

Full driving license

Smartphone check-in

Person centred

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care

Job description

Ranked 1st on the Irish Healthcare Centre Awards 2023 Homecare / Assisted Living Provider Of The Year and the highest-ranking charity organisation on the Irish Independent “Best Employer” list 2023.

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 North Cork:

North Cork

Mallow, Charleville Killavullen

The position on offer is a part time, 20 hours per week, permanent contract.

Required Availability

This position is for a 24 hour service so flexibility is required to include day shifts, evenings, weekends and/or overnights Monday- to Sunday.

Overall Purpose of Job

The purpose of the role is to enable our 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

• QQI Level 5 in Health Care discipline to include Intellectual Disability module or equivalent
• Full Driving License and access to vehicle - essential
• Kind and Caring attitude
• Person Centred approach
• Use of your own smart phone to check in and out of your visits is essential

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

What We Offer

Salary range for this position is €16.52- €18.39 per hour

• 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

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

INDHCA

Job Compensation

€16.21 - €18.03 / hour

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