Healthcare Assistant - Carndonagh

Irish Wheelchair Association; Carndonagh; On-site; EUR 22,330 - 24,838; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid inter-client mileage

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay scheme

Holidays paid at 8% of hours worked

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association is recruiting Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) on a part-time, fixed-term contract to cover Carndonagh and surrounding areas in Donegal. The role involves morning, lunchtime, evening and weekend calls to help members achieve independence in daily living.

Applicants should have QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support, a full clean driving licence, and a proactive, compassionate approach.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support or similar qualification in Social Care is essential.
• Full clean driver’s licence is essential.
• Kind and Caring attitude is essential.
• Use of your own smart phone to check in and out of your visits is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist members with daily living activities including personal care and domestic tasks.
• Support in social and educational activities and travel/companionship.
• Provide home-based care in members' homes and communities.
• Liaise with home support staff and schedule coordinators to ensure smooth delivery of care.

Skills

Kind and Caring attitude

Customer service focus

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Communication skills

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support (Major Award)

Tools

Full clean driver's licence

Smartphone usage

Job description

This is your chance to join the organisation ranked 2nd in The Sunday Independent “Ireland's Best Employer 2025” list,

We are excited to invite applications from committed and caring Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants)who are interested in joining our growing team in Donegal,

The areas to be covered are:

Carndonagh & Surrouning Areas

The positions on offer are part-time (25 hours per week Fixed Term Contract)

Required Availability:

Morning, lunchtime, evening and bed time calls during the weekend and every second weekend

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 assisting in one or more of the following areas: personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational assistance, travel and companionship.

This 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 support staff as required and maintain close communication with the Assisted Living Service Coordinator and Scheduling staff.

Training and Qualifications, required

What we Require:

QQI level 5 (Major Award) in Healthcare Support or similar qualification in Social Care is essential

Full clean drivers' licence is essential

Kind and Caring attitude

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, Customer Focus and Accountability

What we Offer

Salary range for this position is €16.21- €18.03 per hour depending on experience

Before 8am and after 8pm - from €20.26 to €22.54 per hour

Sunday - from €24.32 to €27.05 per hour

Public Holidays - from €32.42 to €36.06 per hour

Yearly incremental salary scale (7 point scale)

Paid inter-client mileage

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay scheme

Excellent working conditions

Holidays paid 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

IWA is committed to promoting, maintaining, and adding to our diverse and inclusive work environment

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

INDHCA