Healthcare Assistant (Personal Assistant)
Locations: Portlaoise, Durrow, Mountrath and surrounding areas.
Hours: Part‑time, 20 hours per week with potential for extra relief hours. Full availability required for mornings, afternoons, evenings and every second weekend.
What We Offer
* Salary range: €15.39 – €17.11 per hour, depending on experience.
* Shift differentials: before 8 am and after 8 pm – €19.23 per hour; Sunday – €23.00 per hour; public holidays – €30.80 per hour.
* Paid inter‑client mileage, sick pay scheme, maternity and paternity pay scheme.
* Excellent working conditions; holiday pay at 8 % of hours worked.
* PRSA pension scheme, Bike to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Service.
* Commitment to ongoing training and development; the current pay scale is subject to a 9.25 % increase over the next two years.
Responsibilities
* Enable members to achieve maximum independence in personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational support, travel and companionship.
* Work in the homes and communities of our members.
* Liaise and coordinate with other home carers and maintain close communication with the ALS Coordinator and scheduling staff.
Training and Qualifications Required
* Minimum of 5 modules completed of the Major Award at QQI Level 5 in Community Health Services, Health Service Skills, Healthcare Support, or a relevant qualification, with a commitment to complete the full award.
* Experience in a caring role (essential).
* Reliable, trustworthy, maintain confidentiality, demonstrate excellent communication skills.
* Access to your own car and full driving licence (essential).
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.
We are committed to promoting, maintaining and adding to a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Documentary evidence of relevant qualification(s) will be required in advance of or during the recruitment process.
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