Healthcare Assistant Part-Time - Gweedore

Irish Wheelchair Association; Gweedore; Vor Ort; EUR 22.317 - 24.838; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid inter-client mileage

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay

Holiday pay at 8%

PRSA Pension scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Ongoing training and development

Zusammenfassung

The Irish Wheelchair Association is seeking committed and caring part-time Healthcare Assistants based in Gweedore and surrounding areas in County Donegal. You will assist members in achieving maximum independence through personal care and companionship. Key requirements include QQI Level 5 qualification and experience in a caring role. The role offers a salary range of €16.20 – €18.03 per hour, with excellent benefits such as paid mileage and holiday pay.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 5 modules completed of the Major Award at QQI Level 5 in Community & Health Services or similar.
• Experience working in a caring role is essential.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
• Access to your own car is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide assistance in personal care, domestic help, and companionship to members.
• Liaise and coordinate with other home carers as required.
• Maintain close communication with ALS Coordinator/Scheduling staff.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Customer service focus

Ability to build relationships

Reliability and trustworthiness

Ausbildung

QQI Level 5 in relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

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 locations listed below in Co.Donegal:

Gweedore, Derrybeg, Loch an Iúir, Dungloe and surrounding areas

The position on offer is permanent part‑time (25 hours per week).

Availability required: Flexible, to be discussed at interview

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

• 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