Healthcare Assistant - Youghal East Cork

Ranked 2nd in The Irish Independent "Ireland's Best Employer 2025" list, we would like to invite applications from committed and caring Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) who are interested in joining our team in Youghal and surrounding areas.

IWA is committed to promoting, maintaining, and adding to our diverse and inclusive work environment Youghal East Cork & Surround Areas

The position on offer is a part time, 25 hours per week, 1 year Fixed Term contract.

Required Availability:

Monday- Friday 9 to 5 and occasion 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 (Major Award) Care Support or similar qualification in Social Care is essential.

QQI Major Awards that are deemed relevant to IWA are:

• Community & Health Services (to include minor components Safety & Health at Work and Care Provision & Practice)
• Health Service Skills (to include minor components in Workplace Statutory Policies & Procedures and Care Skills and Care Support)
• Health Care Support (to include minor components Safety & Health at Work and Care Skills and Care Support)

Full clean drivers' licence is essential

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. Job compensation

€16.21 - €18.03 / hour

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