Healthcare Assistant- Lifford

Irish Wheelchair Association; Lifford; On-site; EUR 22,317 - 24,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid inter-client mileage

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay scheme

Excellent working conditions

Holiday pay at a rate of 8%

PRSA Pension scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Commitment to ongoing training and development

Job summary

A leading health service organization is seeking committed Healthcare Assistants to join their team in Lifford and surrounding areas. The role involves enabling members to achieve independence through personal and domestic assistance, social and educational support. Candidates should have at least a QQI Level 5 qualification and experience in a caring role. This position offers a salary from €16.20 to €18.03 per hour, flexible working hours, and various benefits including sick pay and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 modules completed of the Major Award at QQI Level 5.
• Experience of working with people in a caring role is essential.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Enable Members to achieve maximum independence in daily living.
• Assist with personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational assistance.
• Liaise with other home carers and maintain communication with scheduling staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Person centred approach

Strong customer service focus

Reliable and trustworthy

Ability to build strong relationships

Education

QQI Level 5 in Community & Health Services or related field

Tools

Own car

Job description

Overview

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 Co.Donegal - Lifford and surrounding areas.

Positions

The positions on offer are:

• Full (39 Hours)
• Part time (20 Hours)

Availability required: Flexible, to be discussed at interview

Overall Purpose of Job

The purpose of the role is to enable 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

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
• Access to your own car (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

What we Offer

Salary range for this position is €16.20 – €18.03 per hour depending on experience

• Before 8am and after 8pm - Time and a quarter
• Sunday - Time and a half
• Public Holidays - Double time

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

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