Healthcare Assistants - Donegal

Irish Wheelchair Association; Donegal; On-site; EUR 22,330 - 24,838; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay scheme

Holidays paid at 8% of hours worked

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

PRSA Pension scheme

Commitment to ongoing training

Job summary

A leading care organization in Donegal is seeking committed Healthcare Assistants to join their team. The role involves assisting clients in personal care and daily living, fostering independence, and requires QQI level 5 in Healthcare Support. Both part-time and full-time positions are available. The salary ranges from €16.21 to €18.03 per hour based on experience, with additional pay for weekends and public holidays. The organization is dedicated to an inclusive work environment and offers excellent working conditions and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a full clean driver's licence.
• Experience in personal care and domestic assistance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist members in achieving independence in daily living.
• Provide personal care and domestic assistance.
• Liaise with other support staff.

Skills

Kind and Caring attitude

Flexible approach to work

Strong customer service focus

Person centred approach

Education

QQI level 5 (Major Award) in Healthcare Support

Tools

Smartphone for check-in

Job description

This is your chance to join the organisation ranked 2nd in The Sunday Independent “Ireland's Best Employer 2025” list.

We are excited to invite applications from committed and caring Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) who are interested in joining our growing team in Co.Donegal.

The areas to be covered are

• Donegal Town
• Mountcharles
• Inver
• Dunkineely
• Ardara
• Killybegs
• Kilcar
• Carrick

Part-time (18.5 hours per week) and Full-time (39 hours per week) positions are available.

Required Availability

Weekdays and every second weekend.

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 assisting in one or more of the following areas: personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational assistance, travel and companionship.

This 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 support staff as required and maintain close communication with the Assisted Living Service Coordinator and Scheduling staff.

Training and Qualifications, required

• QQI level 5 (Major Award) in Healthcare Support or similar qualification in Social Care is essential.
• Full clean drivers' licence is essential
• Kind and Caring attitude
• Use of your own smart phone to check in and out of your visits is 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, Customer Focus and Accountability

What we Offer

Salary range for this position is €16.21- €18.03 per hour depending on experience.

Before 8am and after 8pm - from €20.26 to €22.54 per hour

Sunday - from €24.32 to €27.05 per hour

Public Holidays - from €32.42 to €36.06 per hour

Yearly incremental salary scale (7 point scale)

Paid inter-client mileage

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay scheme

Excellent working conditions

Holidays paid 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.

IWA is committed to promoting, maintaining, and adding to our diverse and inclusive work environment

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

INDHCA