Healthcare Assistant - Connemara

Irish Wheelchair Association; Galway; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid

Sick pay

Maternity/Paternity pay

Training & development

Employee assistance service

HSF and PRSA schemes

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association is seeking Healthcare Assistants / Personal Assistants for Connemara, Co. Galway, offering up to 20 hours per week on a fixed-term basis. Roles include personal care, domestic assistance and companionship within Members' homes and communities.

Availability weekdays and every second weekend. Benefits include mileage, sick pay, parental leave, training and development opportunities, and carer support services.

Qualifications

• Major Award at QQI Level 5 in Community & Health Services
• Commitment to complete the Major Award
• Experience in caring role is essential
• Full driver's licence and access to own car is essential
• Excellent spoken and written English

Responsibilities

• Enable Members to achieve maximum independence in daily living
• Provide personal care, domestic assistance and companionship
• Support travel and social/educational activities in home and community
• Role takes place in Members' homes and communities

Skills

Caring attitude

Communication

Reliability

Confidentiality

Customer service

Flexibility

Education

QQI Level 5

Healthcare Award

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 2025.

We are seeking applications from committed and caring Healthcare Assistants / Personal Assistants who are interested in joining our team in the below locations in Connemara, Co. Galway

IWA is committed to continuing to be an equal Opportunities employer

Maumeen, Rosmuc & Carna, Spiddal & Carraroe areas

The position on offer is up to 20 hours per week Fixed Term

Availability of Weekdays & Every Second Weekend

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 p/h

Sunday - from €24.32 p/h

Public Holidays - from €32.42 p/h

Inter-client mileage paid

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay scheme

Excellent working conditions

Ongoing Training & development opportunities

HSF and PRSA schemes available

Employee Assistance Service

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

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 driver's licence andaccess to your own car (essential)

Willing to drive the members car

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

INDHCA

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