Healthcare Assistant - Edenderry (Weekend)

Irish Wheelchair Association; Edenderry; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Edenderry is seeking committed and caring individuals for the role of Healthcare Assistant. The position is part-time, requiring full weekend availability, and offers a salary range of €15.39 to €17.12 per hour. Responsibilities include assisting Members in daily living activities and liaising with other home carers. Candidates must have relevant healthcare qualifications and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Paid inter-client mileage

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay scheme

PRSA Pension scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Holiday pay at 8% of hours worked

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 modules completed at QQI Level 5.
• Experience working in a caring role is essential.
• Full driving licence with own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Members in daily living activities.
• Coordinate with other Home carers as required.
• Maintain communication with the ALS Coordinator.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Reliable and trustworthy

Person centred approach

Strong customer service focus

Education

QQI Level 5 Major Award in Community & Health Services or equivalent

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

The position on offer is part time, 10-15 hours per week, and potential for extra relief hours depending on your availability.

Full weekend availability required to include mornings, afternoons, evenings

What we Offer

The current pay scale is subject to a 9.25% pay increase over the next 2 years (2025 up to October 2026), aligning with the recent WRC agreement aimed at enhancing pay adjustments within Section 39 organizations.

Salary range for this position is €15.39 – €17.12 per hour depending on experience

Before 8am and after 8pm - from €19.23 p/h

Sunday - from €23.00 p/h

Public Holidays - from €30.80 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 Programme

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

• Minimum of 5 modules completed of the 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)
• Willing to drive service user's vehicle (preferred)

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

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

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