Posted: 18 June
The role
Healthcare Assistant (Personal Assistant)
Location: Kanturk, Newmarket, Banteer, Millstreet, North Cork.
Employment
Part‑time, 15 hours per week, permanent contract.
Required Availability
Monday to Friday 9am–6pm and occasional Saturdays.
Overall Purpose of the Role
The role is to enable members to achieve maximum independence in daily living by providing assistance in personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational support, travel, and companionship. Care is delivered in members’ homes and communities.
Liaison
Coordinate with other home carers and maintain close communication with the ALS Coordinator and scheduling staff.
Qualifications & Experience
QQI Level 5 in Health Care discipline including Intellectual Disability module, or equivalent.
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle – essential.
Previous experience working with intellectual disabilities and epileptic seizures – desired.
Kind, caring attitude with a person‑centred approach.
Use of personal smart phone to check in/out of visits – 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.
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 8% of hours worked.
PRSA pension scheme.
Bike to work scheme.
Employee assistance service.
Commitment to ongoing training and development of all employees.
Application
Documentary evidence of your relevant qualification(s) will be required in advance of or during the recruitment process.
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