Healthcare Assistant - Kildare Area

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA); Kildare; Presencial; EUR 23.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Mileage allowance

Sick pay

Maternity/paternity pay

Holiday pay 8%

PRSA Pension

Bike to Work

Employee Assistance Service

Training & development

Excellent working conditions

Descripción de la vacante

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) invites applications for Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) in the Kildare area. Roles are full-time or part-time, with hourly pay between €16.54 and €18.39, plus higher rates for pre-dawn, evenings, Sundays, and public holidays.

Driving licence and a caring, confidential approach are essential. The position involves enabling Service Users to live independently at home and in the community, with liaison to ALS Coordinators and scheduling staff, and a

Formación

• Experience of working with people in a caring role (essential)
• Full major award at QQI Level 5 in Community Health Services, Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support
• Excellent communication skills with good spoken and written English
• Full driving licence and access to your own car (essential)

Responsabilidades

• Assist service users with personal care, domestic tasks, social and educational activities
• Support independence in daily living in homes and communities
• Coordinate with ALS Coordinator / Scheduling staff for care planning
• Maintain confidentiality and a person-centred approach
• Ensure high standards of customer service and teamwork

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Reliability

Customer service

Educación

QQI Level 5 in Community Health Services / Healthcare Support

Descripción del empleo

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 Kildare.

Kildare Area

We have full time and part time positions on offer depending on your availability

Remuneration

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

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

Sunday - from €24.81p/h

Public Holidays - from €33.08 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 Service User 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 Service Users.

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 driver's licence and access to your own car (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 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.

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