Healthcare Assistant - Kilkenny City

Irish Wheelchair Association; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid inter-client mileage

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay scheme

Excellent working conditions

Holiday pay 8% of hours worked

PRSA Pension scheme available

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Commitment to training and development

Job summary

The Irish Wheelchair Association in Kilkenny City is seeking committed Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) to join our team. The role is part-time, 12 hours a week, with shifts that fit your availability and a salary that reflects experience, with enhanced rates before 8am, after 8pm, Sundays and public holidays.

The position focuses on enabling Members to achieve maximum independence in daily living, offering support in personal care, domestic tasks, social activities, and travel.

Qualifications

• Full Major QQI Level 5 in Community & Health Services, Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support (essential).
• Experience of working with people in a caring role (essential).
• Own car and full driving licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and domestic assistance to Members.
• Support social and educational activities and travel with Members.
• Maintain confidentiality and promote independence.

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Confidentiality

English proficiency

Driving licence

Education

QQI Level 5 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 locations in Kilkenny City;

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Kilkenny City

The position on offers is part time 12 hours a week depending on your availability.

What we Offer

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 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.

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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 (essential)
• 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
• Access to your own car and full driving licence (essential).
• Willing to drive member's vehicle (desirable).

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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

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.

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INDHCA