Healthcare Assistant

3 days ago

Loch Garman, Loch Garman, Ireland Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Full time
Overview

Ranked 2nd in The Irish Independent "Ireland's Best Employer 2025" list, we invite applications from committed and caring Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) who are interested in joining our team in the Wexford/Wicklow area. Locations include Enniscorthy, Gorey, Carnew Surrounding Areas.

The position on offer is part-time 20 hours per week, with potential for extra relief hours depending on your availability. Full availability is required to include mornings, afternoons, evenings and every second weekend.

Salary and Benefits
  • Salary range: €15.39 – €17.12 per hour, depending on experience.
  • The current pay scale is subject to a 9.25% pay increase over the next 2 years (2025 up to October 2026), aligning with the WRC agreement aimed at enhancing pay adjustments within Section 39 organisations.
  • Before 8am and after 8pm - from €19.23 p/h
  • Sunday - from €23.00 p/h
  • Public Holidays - from €30.80 p/h
  • Paid inter-client mileage
  • Sick pay scheme
  • 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 Service
  • A commitment to ongoing training and development of all employees
Overall Purpose of the Job
  • The purpose of the role is to enable the Members 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.
  • Role takes place in the homes and communities of our Members.
Liaison
  • 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.
Training And Qualifications, Required
  • Minimum of 2 modules completed of the Major Award to include Care Skills and Care of the Older Person at QQI Level 5 in either Community Health Services, Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support or other relevant qualification and a commitment to complete the major award (essential).
  • Experience of working with people in a caring role (essential).
  • Be reliable, trustworthy, and always maintain confidentiality.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English.
  • Access to your own car and full driving licence (essential).
Behaviours
  • Person centred approach
  • An ability to build strong relationships
  • Strong customer service focus
  • Flexible approach to work
  • High level of confidentiality
Competencies
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Motivating and Empowering
  • Planning and Organising
  • Quality and Customer Focus and Accountability

IWA is committed to promoting, maintaining, and adding to our diverse and inclusive work environment and would encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Documentary evidence of your relevant qualification(s) will be required in advance of or during the recruitment process.

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