Overview
Join to apply for the Healthcare Assistant - Child Services role at Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA), located in the Co. Cork area (Banteer).
Responsibilities
* The purpose of the role is to enable Members to achieve maximum independence in daily living by providing assistance in one or more of the following areas: personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational assistance, travel and companionship. The role takes place in the homes and communities of our Members.
* Liaise and coordinate with other Home carers as required and maintain close communication with the ALS Coordinator / Scheduling staff.
What We Offer
* Salary: The current pay scale is €15.39 – €17.12 per hour, with a 9.25% pay increase over the next 2 years (2025 to October 2026) in line with the WRC agreement for Section 39 organisations.
* Before 8am and after 8pm - from €19.23 per hour; Sundays - from €23.00 per hour; Public Holidays - from €30.80 per hour.
* Paid inter-client mileage; Sick pay; Maternity and paternity pay; Excellent working conditions; Holiday pay at 8% of hours worked; PRSA Pension; Bike to Work Scheme; Employee Assistance Service; Commitment to ongoing training and development.
Qualifications
* QQI Level 5 or above in Childcare (preferred) or QQI Level 5 major award in Healthcare to include Human Growth and Development module
* Experience in a caring role (essential)
* Experience with Acquired Brain Injury (desirable)
* Be reliable, trustworthy, and maintain confidentiality
* Demonstrate excellent communication skills with good spoken and written English
* Access to own car (preferred)
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
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.
Job details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Non-profit Organizations
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