Healthcare Assistant - Donegal

Irish Wheelchair Association; Killybegs; On-site; EUR 22,317 - 24,838; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid inter-client mileage

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay

PRSA Pension scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks committed Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) for part-time roles in Killybegs, Donegal. Responsibilities include assisting Members with daily living tasks, ensuring maximum independence. Ideal candidates will possess a QQI Level 5 qualification in Health Services and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Flexible working hours are available, and a commitment to ongoing training and development is offered. Competitive pay starts at €16.20 per hour plus additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring role is essential.
• Full driving licence with access to own vehicle is essential.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Enable Members to achieve maximum independence in daily living.
• Provide personal care and domestic assistance.
• Liaise with other Home carers and Assisted Living Service staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Person-centred approach

Strong customer service focus

Flexibility

Education

Full Major Award at QQI Level 5 in Community & Health Services

Relevant support 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 €16.20 – €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 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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