Healthcare Assistant - Wicklow
Irish Wheelchair AssociationRanked 5th on the Irish Independent “Best Employer” list 2021 and the highest-ranking charity organisation.
We are seeking applications from committed and caring Homecare Assistants / Healthcare assistants who are interested in joining us in the Co.Wicklow area.
Bray, Wicklow Town, Rathdrum, Arklow, Tinahely, Aughrim
This position offers flexible working hours based on your availability up to full-time.
What we Offer
- Salary range for this position is €14.23 – €15.82 per hour depending on experience
- Premium rates paid for unsociable hours
Before 8am an after 8 pm €17.78 p/h
Sunday €21.34 p/h
Public Holidays €28.46 p/h
- Inter-client mileage paid
- Sick pay scheme
- Excellent working conditions
- Training & development opportunities
- VHI, HSF and PRSA schemes available
- Employee Assistance Programme
What we Require:
- Minimum 5 modules completed at QQI Level 5 in a Health care discipline and a commitment to complete the major award.
- Experience in a caring environment preferable
- Kind and Caring attitude
- Person Centred approach
- Use of your own smart phone to check in and out of your visits is essential
- Availability for flexible hours including mornings, evenings and weekends on a rota basis
- Full Driving License and access to vehicle
IWA is committed to continuing to be an equal Opportunities employer
Please note this position requires that you have received at least one dose of a Covid19 vaccine and be willing to receive the second dose.
Please note - ACADEMIC AND/OR PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:- Documentary evidence of your relevant qualification(s) may/will be required in advance of or during the recruitment process.
Full drivers licence required and access to your own vehicle