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 are seeking applications from committed and caring Healthcare Assistants/ Personal Assistants who are interested in joining our team in the below locations in Mayo;
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Castlebar
The position on offer is part time, 15 hour contract, and potential for extra relief hours depending on your availability.
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 and after 8pm - €17.78 p/h
Sunday - €21.34 p/h
Public Holidays - €28.46 p/h
Inter-client mileage paidSick pay scheme
Maternity and paternity pay scheme
Excellent working conditions
Ongoing Training development opportunities
VHI, HSF and PRSA schemes available
Employee Assistance Programme
What we Require:
Minimum 5 modules completed at QQI Level 5 in Health care discipline and a commitment to complete the major award (essential)
Access to vehicle (essential)
Experience in a caring environment preferable but not essential
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 availability to include mornings, evenings and weekends on a rota basis (essential)
Needs to live within 30 minutes of the above location
IWA is committed to continuing to be an equal Opportunities employer
Documentary evidence of your relevant qualification(s) may/will be required in advance of or during the recruitment process.
€14.23 to €15.82 DOE
