Healthcare Assistant Part-Time - Gweedore

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA); Gweedore; Presencial; EUR 23 000 - 25 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Mileage reimbursement

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay scheme

Holiday pay 8% of hours worked

PRSA Pension scheme

Resumo da oferta

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is seeking committed Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) to join our team in Gweedore, Derrybeg, Loch an Iúir, Dungloe and surrounding areas of Co. Donegal. The role is permanent part-time (25 hours per week) with flexible availability to be discussed at interview.

The position aims to help Members achieve independence through personal care, domestic and social support, and travel companionship, delivered in Members’ homes and communities.

Qualificações

• 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)

Responsabilidades

• Provide personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational assistance, travel and companionship.
• Role takes place in the homes and communities of our Members.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

English proficiency

Reliability

Confidentiality

Formação académica

QQI Level 5 Major Award in Community Health Services

Ferramentas

Car access

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 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 €16.52– €18.39per 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