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. Dublin.
Dublin (City South, 2,4,14)The position on offer is a fixed term part-time role. Weekend availability required.
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.
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 What 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 smartphone to check in and out of your visits is essentialBehaviours Person centred approachAn ability to build strong relationshipsFlexible approach to workHigh level of confidentialityCommunicating and InfluencingMotivating and EmpoweringPlanning and OrganisingQuality and Customer Focus and AccountabilityWhat we OfferSalary range for this position is €15.39– €17.12 per hour depending on experience.
Premium rates paid for unsociable hours: Before 8am and after 8 pm x 1.25Sunday x 1.5Public Holidays x 2Paid 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 Service, and 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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