Healthcare Assistant - Stamullen & Naul

Irish Wheelchair Association

Stamullen

On-site

EUR 23,000 - 25,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Inter-client mileage

Sick pay

Maternity and paternity pay

Excellent working conditions

Holiday pay (8%)

Pension scheme (PRSA)

Bike to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Training and development

Job summary

The Irish Wheelchair Association in Stamullen/Naul is seeking part-time Healthcare Assistants to support members in their homes and communities. Availability includes one evening per week and every Saturday (block hours), with pay rates between €16.52 and €18.39 per hour depending on experience.

This role offers mileage, sick pay, maternity/paternity pay, holiday pay, pension options, Bike to Work, employee assistance, and ongoing training and development.

Qualifications

QQI Level 5 major award in Community & Health Services or Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support.
Experience in caring role; reliable and maintains confidentiality.
Good spoken and written English; willing to drive service user’s vehicle.

Responsibilities

Enable Members to achieve independence in daily living with personal care, domestic, social, educational, travel and companionship support.
Deliver care in members' homes and communities.
Liaise with Home carers and ALS Coordinator/Scheduling staff.

Skills

Excellent communication

English proficiency

Reliability & confidentiality

Team coordination

Education

QQI Level 5 major award in Community & Health Services or Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support

Tools

Full driving licence

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 location in Stamullen:

Stamullen & Naul

IWA is committed to promoting, maintaining, and adding to our diverse and inclusive work environment and would encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

We have part time positions on offer

Availability Required:

One evening per week and every Saturday (Block Hours)

What we Offer

Salary range for this position is €16.52– €18.39per 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 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
Full driving licence with access to own vehicle (essential)
Willing to drive service user's vehicle (preferred)

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