Healthcare Assistant - North East

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA); Louth; Sur place; EUR 23 000 - 25 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid inter-client mileage

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay scheme

Holiday pay 8%

PRSA Pension

Bike to Work

Employee Assistance Service

Training and development

Résumé du poste

The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) invites applications for Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) covering Dundalk, Drogheda, Ardee surrounds and nearby areas. These roles are 20 hours per week with flexible shifts, including every 2nd weekend and potential cross-area travel.

Hourly rates range from €16.52 to €18.39, with enhanced rates before 8am/after 8pm (€20.65) and Sunday (€24.78) and public holidays (€33.04). Driving licence and access to a car are essential.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in Community Health Services or Health Service Skills is essential.
• Experience of working with people in a caring role is essential.
• Be reliable, trustworthy, and always maintain confidentiality.
• Good spoken and written English.

Responsabilités

• Provide personal care, domestic assistance, social/educational support, travel and companionship to members.
• Deliver care in the homes and communities of our Members.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Reliability

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Customer service

Formation

QQI Level 5 in Community Health Services

Outils

Full driving licence

Description du poste

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 North East area:

The Areas To Be Covered Are

• Dundalk
• Drogheda
• Ardee Surroundign Areas
• Summerhill Enfield Area

The positions on offer are: 20 hours a week

Availability Required

Let us know what you're available for.

Monday to Friday

Every 2nd weekend

What We Offer

Salary range for this position is €16.52– €18.39 per hour depending on experience.

Before 8am and after 8pm - from €20.65 p/h

Sunday - from €24.78 p/h

Public Holidays - from €33.04 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

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.

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

Full Major Award at QQI Level 5 in 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).

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