Job Overview
Position: Healthcare Assistant (Personal Assistant) – part time 25 hrs per week, 1‑year fixed‑term contract.
Location: Youghal and surrounding East Cork areas.
Availability: Monday to Friday 9am–5pm and occasional Saturdays.
Overall Purpose of Job
The purpose of the role is to enable members to achieve maximum independence in all aspects of daily living by providing assistance in personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational assistance, travel and companionship. The role takes place in the homes and communities of our members.
Liaison
Liaise and coordinate with other Home carers and maintain close communication with the ALS Coordinator / Scheduling staff.
Training and Qualifications
QQI Level 5 (Major Award) Care Support or similar qualification in Social Care is essential.
Relevant QQI Major Awards: Community Health Services (including Safety Health at Work and Care Provision Practice); Health Service Skills (including Workplace Statutory Policies, Procedures and Care Skills); Health Care Support (including Safety Health at Work and Care Skills).
Full clean driver's licence.
Use of your own smartphone to check in and out of visits.
Kind, caring, person‑centred approach.
Behaviours
Person‑centred approach
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: €16.21–€18.03 per hour, depending on experience.
Before 8am and after 8pm: €20.26 per hour.
Sunday: €24.32 per hour.
Public holidays: €32.42 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.
Commitment to ongoing training and development of all employees.
Additional Information
Documentary evidence of your relevant qualification(s) will be required in advance of or during the recruitment process.
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