Health Care Assistant - North Cork

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.

We would like to invite applications from committed and caring Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) who are interested in joining our team in the below location in North Cork:

North Cork

The position on offer is a part time, 30 hours per week, permanent contract.

Required Availability:

• Monday- Friday and alternate Saturdays

Overall Purpose of Job

The purpose of the role is to enable our 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 What we Require:

• QQI Level 5 in Health Care discipline to include Intellectual Disability module or equivalent
• Full Driving License and access to vehicle - essential
• Previous experience working with intellectual disabilities and epileptic seizures - desired
• Kind and Caring attitude
• Person Centred approach
• Use of your own smart phone to check in and out of your visits is 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

Salary range for this position is €16.21- €18.03 per hour depending on experience

Before 8am and after 8pm - from €20.26 p/h

Sunday - from €24.32 p/h

Public Holidays - from €32.42 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

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

INDHCA Job compensation

€16.21 - €18.03 / hour

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