Healthcare Assistant - Carlow

Irish Wheelchair Association; Carlow; On-site; EUR 22,344 - 24,838; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid inter-client mileage

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay

Holiday pay at a rate of 8%

PRSA Pension scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ireland is seeking committed Healthcare Assistants to join their team in Carlow. The role involves assisting Service Users in personal care, domestic tasks, and providing companionship. Applicants must hold a QQI Level 5 qualification and have experience in a caring role. The position offers competitive hourly rates along with various benefits including paid mileage and a pension scheme. Flexible working hours are available, promoting a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people in a caring role is essential.
• Be reliable, trustworthy, and maintain confidentiality.
• Full driver's licence and access to your own car is essential.

Responsibilities

• Enable the Service User to achieve maximum independence in daily living.
• Assist in personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational support.
• Liaise with other Home carers as required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to build strong relationships

Strong customer service focus

Education

Full Major Award at QQI Level 5 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 Carlow:

Carlow Town, Tullow and Surrounding areas

The position on offer is 20 hours a week.

What we Offer

Salary range for this position is €16.22 – €18.03 per hour depending on experience

Before 8am and after 8pm - from €20.27 p/h

Sunday - from €24.33 p/h

Public Holidays - from €32.44 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 Programme

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 Service User 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 Service Users.

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 5 in 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 driver's licence and access to your own car (essential).

Behaviours

• Person centred approach
• 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

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

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

INDHCA