Healthcare Assistant - Donegal Town & Killybegs

Irish Wheelchair Association; Donegal; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid inter-client mileage

Sick pay

Maternity and paternity pay

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

PRSA Pension scheme

Holidays paid at 8%

Excellent working conditions

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association in Donegal is seeking committed Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) to join our growing team. The roles are part-time (20 hours per week) in Donegal Town & Killybegs, with weekend work being essential and travel to members' homes part of daily activity.

The role aims to enable members to achieve maximum independence by supporting personal care, domestic tasks, social and educational activities, and companionship in home and community settings.

Qualifications

• QQI level 5 (Major Award) in Healthcare Support or similar qualification in Social Care is essential
• Full clean drivers' licence 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
• Provide social, educational and travel companionship as part of planned supports
• Deliver services in the homes and communities of members, coordinating with the Assisted Living Service Coordinator

Skills

Kind and Caring attitude

Smartphone required

Full clean drivers' licence

Education

QQI level 5 Healthcare Support

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:

Donegal Town & Killybegs

The positions on offer are part-time (20 hours permanent per week)

Required Availability:

Weekend work is essential

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 €16.52- €18.39 per hour depending on experience
• Before 8am and after 8pm - from €20.65 to €22.98 per hour
• Sunday - from €24.78 to €27.58 per hour
• Public Holidays - from €33.04 to €36.78 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