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Health care assistant - north cork

Kildare
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA)
Health care assistant
Posted: 19h ago
Offer description

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:
Location
North Cork
Mallow, Charleville Killavullen
The position on offer is a part time, 30 hours per week, permanent contract.
Required Availability
This position is for a 24 hour service so flexibility is required to include day shifts, evenings, weekends and/or overnights Monday- to Sunday.
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

QQI Level 5 in Health Care discipline to include Intellectual Disability module or equivalent
Full Driving License and access to vehicle
Previous experience working with intellectual disabilities and epileptic seizures
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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