Healthcare Assistant - Tuam

Irish Wheelchair Association; Tuam; On-site; EUR 22,344 - 24,838; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid inter-client mileage

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay

Bike to Work Scheme

PRSA Pension scheme available

Employee Assistance Programme

8% Holiday pay

Excellent working conditions

Training and development

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association is seeking Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) to support female members in Tuam and surrounding areas. The role is 20 hours a week, fixed term, Monday to Friday with alternate weekends.

Salary ranges from €16.22 to €18.03 per hour depending on experience; enhanced rates apply before 8am/after 8pm, Sundays and public holidays. Benefits include mileage, sick pay, maternity/paternity pay, pension, bike scheme and EAP.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 modules completed of the 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.
• Experience of working with people in a caring role is essential.
• Be reliable, trustworthy and always maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English.
• Full driver’s licence and access to your own car is essential.

Responsibilities

• The role enables members to achieve maximum independence in daily living, by providing assistance in personal care, domestic assistance, social/educational support, travel and companionship.
• Works in the homes and communities of our Members.
• Coordinate with other Home carers and ALS Coordinator/Scheduling staff.

Skills

Caring role experience

Communication skills

Reliability

Confidentiality

English proficiency

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 to support female members in the Tuam and surrounding areas:

Tuam

The position on offer is 20 hours a week, fixed term

Monday to Friday and alternate weekends

What we Offer

• Salary range for this position is €16.22 – €18.03 per hour depending on experience
• Before 8am and after 8pm - from €20.27 p/h
• Sunday - from €24.33 p/h
• Public Holidays - from €32.44 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 Programme
• A commitment to the ongoing training and development of all employees

Overall Purpose of Job

The purpose of the role is to enable our 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

Minimum of 5 modules completed of the 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.

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 driver's licence and access to your own car 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