Healthcare Assistants - Dublin South West

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA); Leinster; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PRSA Pension scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Holidays paid at 8% of hours worked

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) in the Dublin South West area is inviting applications for a part-time Healthcare Assistant (Personal Assistant). The role focuses on enabling members to achieve independence through personal care, domestic help, and social support in home and community settings.

The position requires QQI Level 5 Homecare Support and a full clean driving licence. Candidates must be flexible for weekday hours and every second weekend, and will benefit from pension, mileage, and

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in Homecare Support is essential.
• Full clean drivers' licence is essential.
• Use of your own smartphone to check in/out visits is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist members with personal care, domestic tasks, and daily living activities.
• Support independence by helping with mobility, travel, social and educational activities in members' homes and communities.

Skills

Caring attitude

Smartphone use

Driver's licence

Education

QQI Level 5 Homecare Support

QQI Major Awards: Community Health Services / Health Service Skills / Health Care Support

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 the Dublin South West area.

Dublin South West

The position on offer is: Part Time, 20 Hours a Week

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 to €22.98 per hour
• Sunday - from €24.81 to €27.58 per hour
• Public Holidays - from €33.08 to €36.78 per hour
• 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

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

What we Require:

• QQI level 5 (Major Award) in Homecare Support or similar qualification in Social Care is essential.
• QQI Major Awards that are deemed relevant to IWA are:
• Community Health Services (to include minor components Safety Health at Work and Care Provision Practice)
• Health Service Skills (to include minor components in Workplace Statutory Policies Procedures and Care Skills and Care Support)
• Health Care Support (to include minor components Safety Health at Work and Care Skills and Care Support)
• 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

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