Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant - Inishowen, Moville & Surrounding Areas

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

The positions on offer are permanent, part time, up to 15 hours a week.

What we Offer

Salary range for this position is €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

Maternity and paternity pay scheme

Excellent working conditions

VHI, HSF and PRSA schemes available

Employee Assistance Service

Overall Purpose of Job

- 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.

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

- 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 5 modules completed of the Major Award 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.

· 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.

· Full driver's licence and access to your own car (essential).

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

Company Commitment

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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