Healthcare Assistant - Kildare Area

Irish Wheelchair Association; Kildare; On-site; EUR 22,344 - 24,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid inter-client mileage

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay scheme

Holiday pay (8% rate)

PRSA Pension scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Kildare seeks committed Healthcare Assistants to support Service Users in achieving independence through personal care and social engagement. The role offers both full-time and part-time positions, competitive hourly rates, and a supportive work environment. Candidates must have a QQI Level 5 qualification, experience in caring roles, and strong communication skills. Benefits include holiday pay, sick pay, and opportunities for ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Must have a Full Major Award at QQI Level 5 in relevant field.
• Experience in a caring role is essential.
• Excellent written and spoken English is required.
• Possess a full driver's licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Enable Service Users to achieve independence.
• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Coordinate with other home carers.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service focus

Reliability

Relationship building

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Education

Full Major Award at QQI Level 5

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 Kildare:

Kildare Area

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

Remuneration

• Salary range: €16.22 – €18.03 per hour (depending on experience)
• Before 8am and after 8pm: €20.27 per hour
• Sunday: €24.33 per hour
• Public Holidays: €32.44 per hour
• 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 ongoing 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 that should be fostered and developed for the successful implementation of this role.
• Liaise and coordinate with other identified Home carers as required.
• 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.

INDHCA