Healthcare Assistant

4 weeks ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Irish Wheelchair Association Full time
Healthcare Assistant - Tralee & Surrounding Areas

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Healthcare Assistant - Tralee & Surrounding Areas Kerry , Ireland Part Time Healthcare Assistant

Ranked 1st on the Irish Healthcare Centre Awards 2023 Homecare / Assisted Living Provider Of The Year and the highest-ranking charity organisation on the Irish Independent "Best Employer" list 2023.

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Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) was founded in 1960 by a small group of wheelchair users committed to improving the lives of people with physical disabilities in Ireland and has since, gone on to become an important provider of quality services to people with limited mobility throughout the country.

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Today, our association is made up of a vibrant network of 20,000 members and 2,300 staff, as well as many dedicated volunteers. We advocate for the needs of people with physical disabilities and provide services and support to all our members in their homes and communities throughout Ireland every year.

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We would like to invite applications from committed and caring Healthcare assistants (Personal Assistants) who are interested in joining our team in the below location in Co. Kerry:

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Tralee & Surrounding Areas .

The position on offer is fixed term for 5 hours per week.

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Overall Purpose of Job

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The purpose of the role is to enable the Service User to achieve maximum independence in all aspects of daily living, by providing assistance in one or more of the following areas: personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational assistance, travel and companionship.

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Role takes place in the homes and communities of our Service Users.

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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 carers as required and maintain close communication with the ALS Coordinator / Scheduling staff

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Training and Qualifications, required

What we Require:

QQI Level 5 in Health care discipline to include Intellectual Disability module or equivalent

Full Driving License and access to vehicle - essential

Previous experience working with intellectual disabilities and epileptic seizures - essential

Kind and Caring attitude

Person Centred approach

Use of your own smart phone to check in and out of your visits is essential

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Behaviours

Person centred approach

An ability to build strong relationships

Flexible approach to work

High level of confidentiality

Communicating and Influencing

Motivating and Empowering

Planning and Organising

Quality and Customer Focus and Accountability

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What we Offer

*The current pay scale is subject to an 8% salary rate increase in 2024, aligning with the recent WRC interim agreement aimed at enhancing pay adjustments within Section 39 organizations.

Salary range for this position is €14.23 – €15.82 per hour depending on experience
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Premium rates paid for unsociable hours:

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Before 8am an after 8 pm x 1.25

Sunday x 1.5

Public Holidays x 2

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Paid inter-client mileage

Maternity and paternity pay scheme

Excellent working conditions

Holiday pay at a rate of 8% of hours worked.

PRSA Pension scheme available

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

A commitment to the on-going training and development of all employees
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*The current pay scale is subject to an 8% salary rate increase in 2024, aligning with the recent WRC interim agreement aimed at enhancing pay adjustments within Section 39 organizations.

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IWA is committed to continuing to be an equal Opportunities employer
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Documentary evidence of your relevant qualification(s) will be required in advance of or during the recruitment process.

First name

Last name

Address

Country

Email

Phone

Current company

Resume / CV

Do you have 5 modules completed @ QQI Level 5 in Healthcare and working towards completing the full major award?

What availability do you have - what days and hours can you work?

Do you have your own car? Yes No

Do you have a Full Drivers Licence? Yes No

Are you ok to provide personal care to service users? Yes No

Are you eligible to work in Ireland? (If no, we are unable to sponsor working visas) Yes No

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