Healthcare Assistant

4 weeks ago

Kilkenny, Kilkenny, 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 Co. Kilkenny. Location: Kilkenny City surrounding areas. The position on offer 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.

Responsibilities
  • 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 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.
  • Access to your own car and a full driver's 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
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 recent WRC agreement aimed at enhancing pay adjustments within Section 39 organizations.*
  • 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
  • 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 the on-going training and development of all employees

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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