Healthcare Assistant - Edenderry & Surrounding Areas

Irish Wheelchair Association

Edenderry

On-site

EUR 23,000 - 25,000

Part time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid inter-client mileage

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay scheme

Holiday pay 8%

PRSA Pension scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Training and development

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association seeks committed Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) for Edenderry and surrounding areas in Offaly. The part-time position is 17 hours per week with full availability including mornings, afternoons, evenings and every second weekend.

Carers assist members at home and in the community, aiming to maximise independence. Base hourly rate ranges €16.52–€18.39, with enhanced rates before 8am, after 8pm, Sundays and public holidays.

Qualifications

Experience in caring roles is essential.
Excellent communication in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

Enable Members to achieve independence in daily living with personal care, domestic, social and educational assistance, travel and companionship.
Work takes place in Members' homes and communities.
Coordinate with Home carers and ALS Coordinator/Scheduling staff.

Skills

Reliable and trustworthy

Excellent communication

Confidentiality

English proficiency

Education

QQI Level 5 in Community & Health Services

QQI Level 5 in Health Service Skills

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare

Tools

Full driving licence

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 & Surrounding Areas

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, 17 hours a week.

Full availability required to include mornings, afternoons, evenings and every second weekend

What we Offer

The base hourly rate for this role is €16.52– €18.39 per hour, depending on experience.

Before 8am and after 8pm - from €20.65p/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 ALS Coordinator / Scheduling staff

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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