Healthcare Assistant

22 hours ago

Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland Irish Wheelchair Association Full time

Ranked 2nd in The Irish Independent "Ireland's Best Employer 2025" list,
IWA 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 Kilkenny
;
Castlecomer and surrounding areas
.
The position on offer is fixed term
part time, 10-15 hours per week depending on your availability with potential for relief and more hours to build up your roster.
Availability of morning, afternoon and evening required
.
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 Programme
A commitment to the on-going training and development of all employees
.
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.
·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 (
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
Ranked 1st on the Irish Healthcare Centre Awards 2023 Homecare / Assisted Living Provider Of The Year and the highest-ranking charity organisation on the Irish Independent "Best Employer" list 2023.
.
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.
INDHCA
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