Healthcare Assistant - Loughrea

Irish Wheelchair Association; Loughrea; On-site; EUR 22,344 - 24,838; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid inter-client mileage

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay

Holiday pay at 8% of hours worked

PRSA Pension scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association is seeking committed Healthcare Assistants in Loughrea to support members in achieving independence in daily living. This role involves personal care, domestic assistance, and companionship, requiring a minimum of QQI Level 5 modules and experience in a caring role. The position offers 15 hours a week with a salary range of €16.22 to €18.03 per hour depending on experience, plus benefits like mileage pay and sick pay scheme.

Qualifications

• Completion of 5 modules of the Major Award at QQI Level 5 or a relevant qualification.
• Experience of working in a caring role is essential.
• Full driver's license and access to a car required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in personal care, domestic assistance, and social support.
• Foster relationships with home carers and communicate with coordination staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service focus

Reliability and trustworthiness

Flexible approach to work

Education

QQI Level 5 in Community & Health Services, Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support

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 to support male and female members in the Loughrea and surrounding areas:

Loughrea

The position on offer is 15 hours a week, 12 months fixed term

Monday to Friday and alternate weekends

What we Offer

Salary range for this position is €16.22 – €18.03 per hour depending on experience

Before 8am and after 8pm - from €20.27 p/h

Sunday - from €24.33 p/h

Public Holidays - from €32.44 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 Programme

A commitment to the on-going training and development of all employees

Overall Purpose of Job

The purpose of the role is to enable our 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

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

Minimum of 5 modules completed of the 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)

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