Healthcare Assistant - Summerhill & Enfield

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA); Summerhill; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay

Maternity and paternity pay

PRSA Pension

Bike to Work

Holiday pay 8%

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is inviting applications for a part-time Healthcare Assistant (Personal Assistant) to support members in Summerhill, Enfield Trim, Meath.

The role requires 20 hours per week with availability Monday to Friday 8am-2pm; driving is essential. Salary ranges from €16.54 to €18.39 per hour, with enhanced rates before/after hours and for Sundays/public holidays. Benefits include mileage, sick pay, pension, Bike to Work, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring roles is essential.
• Reliable and trustworthy with good confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills with good spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Assist members to achieve independence in daily living (personal care, domestic, social support).
• Provide care in members' homes and communities as required.
• Coordinate with ALS Coordinator/Scheduling staff and other carers.

Skills

Caring role experience

Reliable

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

QQI Level 5 Major Award

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 5 in either Community Health Services, Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support or other relevant qualification and a commitment to complete the major award.

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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