Healthcare Assistant - Edenderry Town

Ranked 2nd in The Irish Independent “Ireland's Best Employer 2025” list,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 Offaly:

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Edenderry Town

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IWA is committed to promoting, maintaining, and adding to our diverse and inclusive work environment and would encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

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The position on offer is part time, 28 hours every 2 weeks, for night shift work required. Full night-time availability, including every second weekend, is essential.

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What we Offer

The base hourly rate for this role is €16.22 – €18.03 per hour, depending on experience.

As this is a night shift role, hours worked before 8am and after 8pm are paid at the applicable night rate of €20.27 – €22.53 per hour, subject to experience

Sunday - from €24.33 p/h

Public Holidays - from €32.44 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
.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.

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-Role takes place in the homes and communities of our Members.

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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

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Training and Qualifications, required

Full Major Award at QQI Level 5 in either Community & Health Services, Health Service Skills or Healthcare

Support or other relevant qualification and a commitment to complete the major award.

·       Experience of working with people in a caring role (essential)

·       Be reliable, trustworthy, and always maintain confidentiality 

·       Demonstrate excellent communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English

·       Full driving licence with access to own vehicle (essential)

·       Willing to drive service user's vehicle (preferred)

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 Behaviours

·       Person centred approach

·       An ability to build strong relationships

·       Strong customer service focus

·       Flexible approach to work

·       High level of confidentiality

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Competencies

·       Communicating and Influencing

·       Motivating and Empowering

·       Planning and Organising

·       Quality and Customer Focus and Accountability

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Documentary evidence of your relevant qualification(s) will be required in advance of or during the recruitment process.

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