Part-Time Personal Care Assistant - Home Visits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid inter-client mileage

Sick pay scheme

Maternity/paternity pay

Holiday pay

PRSA Pension scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Training and development

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association in Drogheda, County Louth, invites applications for Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants). The role is part time (20 hours per week) with potential for extra relief hours. Availability must include mornings, evenings and every second weekend.

Salary ranges from €16.54 to €18.39 per hour, with higher rates for early, late, Sundays and public holidays. Benefits include mileage, sick pay, parental pay, holiday pay, pension, Bike to Work, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Enable Members to achieve maximum independence in all aspects of daily living by providing assistance in personal care, domestic, social and educational activities.
• Role takes place in the homes and communities of our Members.
• Liaise and coordinate with Home carers and scheduling staff to ensure smooth delivery of care.

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Irish Wheelchair Association in Drogheda, County Louth, invites applications for Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants). The role is part time (20 hours per week) with potential for extra relief hours. Availability must include mornings, evenings and every second weekend.

Salary ranges from €16.54 to €18.39 per hour, with higher rates for early, late, Sundays and public holidays. Benefits include mileage, sick pay, parental pay, holiday pay, pension, Bike to Work, and ongoing training.