Part-Time Healthcare Assistant - Community & Personal Care

Irish Wheelchair Association; Waterford; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (PRSA)

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Sick pay

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association in Waterford City is seeking committed Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) to join our team. This part-time role involves 10 hours per week, delivered in Members' homes and communities in Waterford City.

Competitive hourly pay with enhanced rates for before/after 8am, Sundays and public holidays. The role focuses on enabling Members to live independently through personal care, domestic support, social and educational assistance, and companionship.

Qualifications

• Full Major Award at QQI Level 5 in Community & Health Services or Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support.
• Experience of working with people in a caring role.
• Be reliable, trustworthy and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English.
• Access to own car and full driving licence.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Caring experience

Excellent communication

Education

QQI Level 5 (Health/Community Services)

Job description

Irish Wheelchair Association in Waterford City is seeking committed Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) to join our team. This part-time role involves 10 hours per week, delivered in Members' homes and communities in Waterford City.

Competitive hourly pay with enhanced rates for before/after 8am, Sundays and public holidays. The role focuses on enabling Members to live independently through personal care, domestic support, social and educational assistance, and companionship.