Healthcare Assistant - North East

Irish Wheelchair Association; Louth; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 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%

PRSA Pension scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Training and development

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association is seeking Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) to cover Dundalk, Drogheda, Ardee & Surrounding Areas, and Summerhill & Enfield Area in the North East. Positions are 20 hours per week with Monday–Friday availability and every 2nd weekend.

Salary ranges from €16.52–€18.39 per hour, with higher rates before 8am/after 8pm and on Sundays and public holidays. Benefits include mileage, sick pay, maternity/paternity pay, holiday pay, pension, bike-to-work, EAP, and

Qualifications

• Full Major Award at QQI Level 5 in Community & Health Services or Healthcare Support or related qualification (essential).
• Experience of working with people in a caring role (essential).
• Be reliable, trustworthy, and maintain confidentiality; excellent communication skills in English.
• Access to own car and full driving licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Enable Members to achieve maximum independence in daily living by providing personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational support, travel and companionship.
• Role takes place in Members' homes and communities.
• Liaise with Home carers and coordinate with ALS Coordinator/Scheduling staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Flexibility

Education

QQI Level 5 Major Award 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 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:

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 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).

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