Healthcare Assistant - Donegal

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA); Killybegs; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range per hour €16.52–€18.39

Before 8am / after 8pm premiums: from

Sunday premiums: from €24.78 p/h

Public Holidays premium: from €33.04 p

Paid inter-client mileage

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay scheme

Excellent working conditions

Holiday pay 8% of hours worked

PRSA Pension scheme available

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Training and development

Job summary

The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) invites applications for Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) to join our team in Killybegs and nearby Donegal communities.

This part-time role offers up to 30 hours per week, with availability 8:00–11:30 and/or 17:00–22:00, including every second weekend. We provide training, competitive hourly rates, and a supportive environment focused on independence for our Members.

Qualifications

• 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 driving licence with access to own vehicle (essential)

Responsibilities

• Enable Members to achieve maximum independence in all aspects of daily living; provide assistance in personal care, domestic tasks, social/educational support, travel and companionship
• Role takes place in Members' homes and communities
• Liaise with Home carers and schedule staff; maintain communication with Assisted Living Service Coordinator

Skills

Caring role experience

Reliable and confidential

Excellent communication

English communication

Full driving licence

Education

QQI Level 5 in Community Health Services/Health Service Skills/Healthcare

Support or other relevant qualification

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 Donegal:

Killybegs, Kilcar, Dunkineely, Mountcharles. Donegal Town,

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

The position on offer is part time, up to 30 hours a week

Availability Required

8am to 11.30am and or from 5pm to 10pm

and every second weekend

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.

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 Assisted Living Service 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 driving licence with access to own vehicle (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

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

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