Healthcare Assistant

23 hours ago

Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Full time
Overview

Healthcare Assistant - Kilkenny City role for Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA).

The position is part-time, 8 hours a week with potential for relief and more hours to build up your roster. Availability to be discussed at interview.

Ranked 2nd in The Irish Independent "Ireland's Best Employer 2025" list. We invite applications from committed and caring Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) in Kilkenny City and surrounding areas.

Location: Kilkenny City surrounding areas, Co. Kilkenny.

Overall Purpose of Job

Responsibilities
  • Enable Members to achieve maximum independence in 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 Members.
Liaison
  • Foster and develop key relationships; liaise and coordinate with other Home carers as required and maintain close communication with the ALS Coordinator / Scheduling staff.
Training and Qualifications (Required)
  • Minimum of 5 modules completed of the Major Award at QQI Level 5 in Community Health Services, Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support or other relevant qualification, with a commitment to complete the major award.
  • Experience of working with people in a caring role (essential).
  • Reliable, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality.
  • Excellent communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English.
  • Access to own car and full driver's licence (essential).
Behaviours
  • Person-centred approach
  • 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
What We Offer
  • 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 for Section 39 organizations.
  • Salary range: €15.39 – €17.12 per hour depending on experience.
  • 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, maternity and paternity pay schemes; Holiday pay at 8% of hours worked.
  • PRSA Pension scheme; Bike to Work Scheme; Employee Assistance Service; commitment to training and development.

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 relevant qualification(s) will be required in advance of or during the recruitment process.

Job Details
  • Seniority level: Not Applicable
  • Employment type: Part-time
  • Job function: Health Care Provider
  • Industries: Non-profit Organizations

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