Santry - Personal Assistant (Disabilities)

Dovida Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 19,906 - 25,347; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live‑in option available

Training provided

Fixed term contract with guaranteed‑h

Job summary

Dovida Ireland is seeking Personal Assistants to support a female wheelchair user in Dublin to live independently at home. Roles include daily personal care, mobility assistance, driving to commitments, and enabling participation in community activities in a team setting.

We offer a mix of day and coverage shifts with a live-in option for one PA, along with training and a supportive home environment. A fixed term contract with guaranteed hours is available.

Qualifications

• Good communicators
• Patient, respectful, and comfortable working closely with one person
• Physically fit to support client transfers
• Confident drivers who enjoy driving in and out of Dublin City and beyond
• Positive, proactive, and supportive team players

Responsibilities

• Personal care (training provided if needed)
• Mobility and daily living assistance
• Driving to work, study commitments, appointments, and social events
• Supporting her participation in community and social activities, including GAA events
• Collaborating with other PAs to ensure smooth, continuous support

Skills

Communication

Patience

Team player

Education

QQI major award

Job description

Personal Assistants Required Swords, Co. Dublin

Rate of Pay: €14.45-18.40 per hour

Dovida supports people to live their life, their way at home. We are Ireland’s largest independent provider of home support.

A female wheelchair user in Santry is seeking a team of reliable, friendly, and proactive Personal Assistants (PAs) to support her to live an active, independent life. She requires daily support, so multiple PAs will work together to provide consistent, high‑quality assistance across her daily routine. The morning shifts require an early start to support the person to get ready for work and study in Dublin City centre.

This is a meaningful role for people who enjoy helping another person thrive in their work, study, and social life. There is a live‑in option available for one PA on the team.

About the Role

As part of the PA team, you will support the client with:

• Personal care (training provided if needed)
• Mobility and daily living assistance
• Driving to work, study commitments, appointments, and social events
• Supporting her participation in community and social activities, including GAA events
• Collaborating with other PAs to ensure smooth, continuous support

Who We’re Looking For

Ideal candidates are:

• Good communicators
• Patient, respectful, and comfortable working closely with one person
• Physically fit to support client transfers
• Confident drivers who enjoy driving in and out of Dublin City and beyond (in the client’s car)
• Positive, proactive, and supportive team players
• Ideally interested in sports such as GAA
• Reliable, trustworthy, and comfortable maintaining professional boundaries

Requirements

• Full clean driving licence
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
• Willingness to assist with personal care
• Ability to work as part of a coordinated support team
• Friendly, supportive, and committed to empowering independence

Desirable

• Experience working with physically disabled adults
• Full QQI major award

Hours, Pay & Accommodation

• A mix of daytime, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts available
• Training provided
• Live‑in option available, offering a supportive home environment and reduced commuting for one PA
• Fixed term contract available with guaranteed hours

If you’re someone who values meaningful work and enjoys helping another person live life to the fullest, we’d love to hear from you.