Healthcare Assistant

5 days ago

Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland Irish Wheelchair Association Full time

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
Overall Purpose of 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 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 upto 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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