Healthcare Assistant - Portlaoise

Irish Wheelchair Association; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid inter-client mileage

Sick pay

Maternity and paternity pay

Holiday pay 8%

PRSA Pension

Bike to Work

Employee Assistance Service

Training & development

Possible extra relief hours

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association in Portlaoise (serving Portlaoise, Durrow, Mountrath and Portarlington) invites applications for committed Healthcare Assistants on a part-time basis (24 hours per week).

The role delivers personal care, domestic and social support to help Members achieve independence in daily living, across homes and communities. QQI Level 5 is required; driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Full Major Award at QQI Level 5 in Community & Health Services or Healthcare Support and commitment to complete the major award.
• Experience of working with people in a caring role is essential.
• Access to own car and full driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational support, travel and companionship.
• Role takes place in members' homes and communities.
• Coordinate with ALS Coordinator/Scheduling staff.

Skills

Caring role experience

Communication skills

Reliability

Confidentiality

Education

QQI Level 5 Major Award (Community & Health Services / Health Service Skills / Healthcare Support)

Job description

Portlaoise, Durrow, Mountrath & Portarlington

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 the Co.Laois;

The position on offer is part-time 24 hours per week, and potential for extra relief hours depending on your availability.

Full availability required to include mornings, afternoons, evenings and every second weekend

What we Offer

• Salary range for this position is €16.54 – €18.39 per hour depending on experience
• Before 8am and after 8pm - from €20.67 p/h
• Sunday - from €24.81p/h
• Public Holidays - from €33.08 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 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 and full driving licence (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