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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Kerry:
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Tralee Surrounding Areas
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The position on offer is fixed term for 5 hours per week.
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Overall Purpose of Job
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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.
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Role takes place in the homes and communities of our Service Users.
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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
What we Require:
QQI Level 5 in Health care discipline to include Intellectual Disability module or equivalent
Full Driving License and access to vehicle - essential
Previous experience working with intellectual disabilities and epileptic seizures - essential
Kind and Caring attitude
Person Centred approach
Use of your own smart phone to check in and out of your visits is essential
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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


Competencies
Communicating and Influencing
Motivating and Empowering
Planning and Organising
Quality and Customer Focus and Accountability
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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
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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 Programme
A commitment to the on-going training and development of all employees
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IWA is committed to continuing to be an equal Opportunities employer
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Documentary evidence of your relevant qualification(s) will be required in advance of or during the recruitment process.