Healthcare Assistant - Dun Laoghaire, Monkstown & Glenageary
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 locations in Dublin:
Dun Laoghaire, Monkstown & Glenageary
The position on offer is a permanent 20 hour role with potential for more hours to build up your roster.
Availability Monday - Friday and every 2nd weekend essential.
Overall Purpose of Job
The purpose of the role is to enable the Service User 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 Service Users with a base location in IWA Clontarf.
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
Minimum of 5 modules completed of the Major Award at QQI Level 5 in either Community & Health Services, Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support or other relevant qualification.
Experience of working with people in a caring role (essential).
Experience of working with people with Acquired Brain Injury (desirable).
Be reliable, trustworthy, and always maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English.
Access to your own car (essential).
Behaviours
Person-centred approach.
An ability to build strong relationships.
Flexible approach to work.
High level of confidentiality.
What we Offer
Salary range for this position is €15.39 – €17.12 per hour depending on experience.
Before 8am and after 8pm - from €19.23 p/h.
Sunday - from €23.00 p/h.
Public Holidays - from €30.80 p/h.
Paid inter-client mileage.
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 Programme.
A commitment to the ongoing training and development of all employees.
IWA is committed to continuing to be an equal Opportunities employer.
Documentary evidence of your relevant qualification(s) will be required in advance of or during the recruitment process.
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