Healthcare Assistant - Summerhill & Enfield

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Sick pay

Parental leave pay

Excellent working conditions

Holiday pay 8%

PRSA pension

Bike to work

Employee assistance

Job summary

The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is seeking Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) in Summerhill, Enfield and Trim, Meath. The role supports Members to achieve maximum independence in daily living with personal care, domestic help, and companionship in homes and communities.

The position is part-time (20 hours weekly) with availability Monday to Friday 8am–2pm. Training, mileage, sick pay, parental leave benefits, and pension options are offered. Driving may be required.

Qualifications

• Full QQI Level 5 in Community & Health Services or Healthcare Support, or equivalent.
• Experience in caring role is essential.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Full driving licence with access to own vehicle.
• Willing to drive service user’s vehicle (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist Members with personal care, domestic tasks, social and educational activities, and travel/companionship.
• Deliver care in Members’ homes and communities.
• Coordinate with Home carers and scheduling staff to ensure smooth care delivery.

Skills

Reliability

Excellent communication

Confidentiality

Customer service

Flexible approach

Education

QQI Level 5 - 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 Meath:

Summerhill, Enfield & Trim

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

The position on offer is part time, 20 hours a week

Required Availability: Monday to Friday- 8am-2pm

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
• Full driving licence with access to own vehicle (essential)
• Willing to drive service user's vehicle (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

Documentary evidence of your relevant qualification(s) will be required in advance of or during the recruitment process.

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