Home Care Assistant – 20h/wk, Flexible Schedule & Mileage

Irish Wheelchair Association; Louth; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid inter-client mileage

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay scheme

Excellent working conditions

Holiday pay 8%

PRSA Pension scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Training and development

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association is seeking Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) to cover Dundalk, Drogheda, Ardee & Surrounding Areas, and Summerhill & Enfield Area in the North East. Positions are 20 hours per week with Monday–Friday availability and every 2nd weekend.

Salary ranges from €16.52–€18.39 per hour, with higher rates before 8am/after 8pm and on Sundays and public holidays. Benefits include mileage, sick pay, maternity/paternity pay, holiday pay, pension, bike-to-work, EAP, and

Qualifications

• Full Major Award at QQI Level 5 in Community & Health Services or Healthcare Support or related qualification (essential).
• Experience of working with people in a caring role (essential).
• Be reliable, trustworthy, and maintain confidentiality; excellent communication skills in English.
• Access to own car and full driving licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Enable Members to achieve maximum independence in daily living by providing personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational support, travel and companionship.
• Role takes place in Members' homes and communities.
• Liaise with Home carers and coordinate with ALS Coordinator/Scheduling staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Flexibility

Education

QQI Level 5 Major Award in Community & Health Services

Job description

Irish Wheelchair Association is seeking Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) to cover Dundalk, Drogheda, Ardee & Surrounding Areas, and Summerhill & Enfield Area in the North East. Positions are 20 hours per week with Monday–Friday availability and every 2nd weekend.

Salary ranges from €16.52–€18.39 per hour, with higher rates before 8am/after 8pm and on Sundays and public holidays. Benefits include mileage, sick pay, maternity/paternity pay, holiday pay, pension, bike-to-work, EAP, and