Healthcare Assistant - Summerhill & Enfield

Irish Wheelchair Association; Summerhill; In loco; EUR 23.000 - 25.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid inter-client mileage

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay scheme

Holiday pay 8%

PRSA Pension scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Training and development

Descrizione del lavoro

Irish Wheelchair Association invites applications for committed Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) to join our team serving Summerhill, Enfield and Trim in Meath. The role is part-time, 20 hours per week, with schedule Monday to Friday 8am-2pm.

You will support Members to achieve independence in daily living in their homes and communities. A QQI Level 5 major award, a valid driving license, and excellent communication are essential; additional benefits apply.

Competenze

• Full Major Award at QQI Level 5 in Community & Health Services or Health Service Skills.
• 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 maintain confidentiality.
• 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).

Mansioni

• Enable Members to achieve maximum independence in daily living with personal care, domestic and social support.
• Role takes place in Members' homes and communities, providing care and companionship.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Reliability

Flexibility

Trustworthiness

Formazione

QQI Level 5: Community & Health Services

QQI Level 5: Health Service Skills

Descrizione del lavoro

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:

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Summerhill, Enfield & Trim

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

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

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

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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

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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.

INDHCA