Healthcare Assistant (Children's Services) - Youghal
We would like to invite applications from committed and caring Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) who are interested in joining our ALS Children's service team in the below location in East Cork:
Youghal, East Cork
The position on offer is 12 hours per week with the potential for relief and more hours to build up your roster.
Availability of Wednesday, Thursdays, and Fridays required
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, and a commitment to the ongoing training and development of all employees.
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. The role takes place in the homes and communities of our Service Users. There are several key relationships to foster and develop 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
1. Childcare qualification of SNA QQI level 5 or Childcare QQI level 5 or QQI level 5 major award in Healthcare discipline to include Human Growth and Development module - (essential)
2. Experience of working with people in a caring role - (essential)
3. Be reliable, trustworthy, and always maintain confidentiality.
4. Demonstrate excellent communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English.
5. Full driving licence with access to own vehicle - (preferred)
Behaviours
1. Person-centred approach
2. An ability to build strong relationships
3. Flexible approach to work
4. High level of confidentiality
5. Communicating and Influencing
6. Motivating and Empowering
7. Planning and Organising
8. 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.
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