Healthcare Assistant - Ashbourne, Dunshaughlin & Surrounding Areas

Ashbourne, Dunshaughlin & Ratoath

Part time, 20 hours a week.

Availability Required: Weekdays & every 2nd weekend.

What we Offer

Salary range: €16.22 - €18.03 per hour depending on experience.

Before 8am and after 8pm - from €20.27 per hour.

Sunday - from €24.33 per hour.

Public Holidays - from €32.44 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
• A commitment to the on-going training and development of all employees.

Overall Purpose of Job

• 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

• Foster and develop key relationships for successful role implementation. Liaise and coordinate with other identified Home carers as required and maintain close communication with the ALS Coordinator / Scheduling staff.

Training and Qualifications, required

• Full 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 driving licence with access to own vehicle (essential).
• Willing to drive service user's vehicle (preferred).

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

Documentary evidence of your relevant qualification(s) will be required in advance of or during the recruitment process.

IWA is committed to promoting, maintaining, and adding to our diverse and inclusive work environment and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.