Healthcare Assistant - Kildare Area

Irish Wheelchair Association; Kildare; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay

Maternity and paternity pay

PRSA Pension scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Holiday pay

Job summary

The Irish Wheelchair Association invites applications for Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) in the Kildare area. We offer both full-time and part-time positions, with competitive hourly pay and a supportive work environment.

Responsibilities include personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational support, and companionship in Service Users’ homes and communities. Full QQI Level 5 or equivalent and caring, confidential, English-speaking candidates are required.

Qualifications

• Full Major Award at QQI Level 5 in either Community & Health Services, Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support or other relevant qualification.
• Experience of working with people in a caring role (essential).
• Excellent communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Assist Service Users with personal care, domestic tasks, social and educational support, travel and companionship.
• Provide care in the homes and communities of Service Users.
• Liaise with Home carers and Scheduling staff to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Confidentiality

Education

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 Kildare:

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Kildare Area

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

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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

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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.

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Role takes place in the homes and communities of our Service Users.
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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

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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 driver's licence andaccess to your own car (essential).

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Behaviours

Person centred approach

An ability to build strong relationships

Strong customer service focus

Flexible approach to work

High level of confidentiality

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Competencies

Communicating and Influencing

Motivating and Empowering

Planning and Organising

Quality and Customer Focus and Accountability

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

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

INDHCA