Healthcare Assistant Lixnaw

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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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 North Kerry:

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Lixnaw.

The position on offer is a part time 18 hours per week permanent contract.

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Required Availability:

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Monday- Friday (Afternoons & Evenings)

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Overall Purpose of Job

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The purpose of the role is to enable our 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

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 - desired

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 16.21- 18.03 per hour depending on experience

Before 8am and after 8pm - from 20.26 p/h

Sunday - from 24.32 p/h

Public Holidays - from 32.42 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

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