Healthcare Assistant - Drogheda

Irish Wheelchair Association; Drogheda; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid inter-client mileage

Sick pay scheme

Maternity/paternity pay

Holiday pay

PRSA Pension scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Training and development

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association in Drogheda, County Louth, invites applications for Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants). The role is part time (20 hours per week) with potential for extra relief hours. Availability must include mornings, evenings and every second weekend.

Salary ranges from €16.54 to €18.39 per hour, with higher rates for early, late, Sundays and public holidays. Benefits include mileage, sick pay, parental pay, holiday pay, pension, Bike to Work, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Full Major Award at QQI Level 5 in Community & Health Services, Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support.
• Experience of working with people in a caring role (essential).
• Be reliable, trustworthy, and always maintain confidentiality.
• 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 by providing assistance in personal care, domestic, social and educational activities.
• Role takes place in the homes and communities of our Members.
• Liaise and coordinate with Home carers and scheduling staff to ensure smooth delivery of care.

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Ranked 2nd in The Irish Independent “Ireland's Best Employer 2025” list, IWA 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 Louth:

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Drogheda

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The position on offer is part time, 20 hours hour per week, and potential for extra relief hours depending on your availability.

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Availability required to include morning, evenings and every second weekend

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What we Offer

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Salary range for this position is €16.54– €18.39 per hour depending on experience

Before 8am and after 8pm - from €20.67/h

Sunday - from €24.81p/h

Public Holidays - from €33.08p/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
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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.

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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

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Training and Qualifications, required

• Full 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 driving licence with access to own vehicle (essential)

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Behaviours

• Person centred approach
• An ability to build strong relationships
• Strong customer service focus
• Flexible approach to work
• High level of confidentiality

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Competencies

• Communicating and Influencing
• Motivating and Empowering
• Planning and Organising
• Quality and Customer Focus and Accountability

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

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

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