Healthcare Assistant

3 weeks ago

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

Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) are invited to join our team in North Cork (Mallow, Fermoy, Mitchelstown, Killavullen areas). The position offers 1x 20 hours and 1x 15 hours per week (part-time) with potential for extra relief hours depending on availability. Availability should include Monday to Friday and occasional weekends.

What We Offer
  • The current pay scale is subject to a 9.25% pay increase over the next 2 years (2025 to October 2026), in line with the WRC agreement for Section 39 organisations.
  • Salary range: €15.39 – €17.12 per hour depending on experience.
  • Before 8am and after 8pm: from €19.23 per hour.
  • Sunday: from €23.00 per hour.
  • Public Holidays: from €30.80 per hour.
  • 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; commitment to ongoing training and development.
Responsibilities
  • The purpose of the role is to enable 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 to foster and develop 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
  • Major Award at QQI Level 5 in either Community Health Services, Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support or other relevant qualification (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).
  • Willing to drive member's vehicle (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.

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