Healthcare Assistant - Edenderry

Irish Wheelchair Association; Edenderry; On-site; EUR 22,344 - 24,838; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid inter-client mileage

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay scheme

Excellent working conditions

Holiday pay

PRSA Pension scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Job summary

The Irish Wheelchair Association is seeking committed Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) for a part-time position based in Edenderry. The role focuses on enabling Members to achieve maximum independence in daily living through various forms of assistance.

You will need a QQI Level 5 qualification in Community & Health Services and the ability to maintain high confidentiality standards. Competitive pay rates apply, with various employee benefits such as sick pay and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people in a caring role is essential.
• Be reliable, trustworthy, and maintain confidentiality.
• Full driving license with access to own vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Enable Members to achieve maximum independence in daily living.
• Provide assistance in personal care, domestic, social, and educational areas.
• Liaise with Home carers and maintain communication with coordinators.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service focus

Reliable and trustworthy

Flexible approach to work

Education

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

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 Offaly:

Edenderry

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, 13.5 hours permanent. Full night-time availability, including every second weekend, is essential.

What we Offer

The base hourly rate for this role is €16.22 – €18.03 per hour, depending on experience.

Sunday - from €24.33 p/h

Public Holidays - from €32.44 p/h

The current pay scale is subject to a 2% salary rate increase in 2026, aligning with the recent WRC interim agreement aimed at enhancing pay adjustments within Section 39 organisations.

• 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 ongoing 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. The 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

• 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)
• Willingness to drive service user's vehicle (preferred)

Behaviours

• Person centered 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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