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..Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) was founded in 1960 by a small group of wheelchair users committed to improving the lives of people with physical disabilities in Ireland and has since, gone on to become an important provider of quality services to people with limited mobility throughout the country..Today, our association is made up of a vibrant network of 20,000 members and 2,300 staff, as well as many dedicated volunteers. We advocate for the needs of people with physical disabilities and provide services and support to all our members in their homes and communities throughout Ireland every year..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 Co. DublinDublin City South.The position on offer is a 30 hour role, specified purpose contract.Availability required:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 7am-9pmDaytime Weekend.This role is exempted from the provisions of Employment Equality Legislation as it is the provision of a service in another person’s home. .Overall Purpose of Job.The purpose of the role is to enable the 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..LiaisonThere 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, requiredWhat we Require:QQI Level 5 in Health care discipline to include Intellectual Disability module or equivalentFull Driving License and access to vehicle - essentialPrevious experience working with intellectual disabilities and epileptic seizures - essentialKind and Caring attitudePerson Centred approachUse of your own smart phone to check in and out of your visits is essential.Behaviours Person centred approachAn ability to build strong relationshipsStrong customer service focusFlexible approach to workHigh level of confidentiality CompetenciesCommunicating and InfluencingMotivating and EmpoweringPlanning and OrganisingQuality and Customer Focus and Accountability.What we OfferSalary range for this position is €15.39– €17.12 per hour depending on experience.Premium rates paid for unsociable hours:.Before 8am an after 8 pm x 1.25Sunday x 1.5Public Holidays x 2.Paid inter-client mileageSick pay schemeMaternity and paternity pay schemeExcellent working conditionsHoliday pay at a rate of 8% of hours worked.PRSA Pension scheme availableBike to Work SchemeEmployee Assistance ServiceA commitment to the on-going 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.INDHCA