Healthcare Assistant - Ardee & Surrounding Areas

Irish Wheelchair Association; Ardee; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Sick pay

Maternity/paternity pay

Holiday pay

PRSA Pension

Bike to Work

Employee Assistance Service

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association in Ardee invites applications for a part-time Healthcare Assistant. The role focuses on enabling members to achieve independence in daily living through personal care, domestic assistance, and companionship within members' homes and communities.

Requirements include QQI Level 5 Major Award in relevant health fields, caring experience, reliable, and a full driving licence. The position offers competitive hourly pay and access to benefits such as mileage allowance,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist members with personal care, domestic tasks, social and educational needs.
• Provide support in travel and companionship within members' homes and communities.

Skills

Caring role experience

Communication skills

Education

QQI Level 5 Major Award in Community & Health Services

Job description

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 Ardee:

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Ardee & Surrounding Areas

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

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

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Required Availability: Mornings, evenings and every 2nd weekend.

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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.

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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

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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)

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Behaviours

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

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Competencies

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

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

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