Healthcare Assistant - Youghal East Cork, Youghalvillage

Job Overview Position: Healthcare Assistant (Personal Assistant)– part time 25 hrs per week, 1‑year fixed‑term contract.

Location: Youghal and surrounding East Cork areas.

Availability: Monday to Friday 9am–5pm and occasional Saturdays.

Overall Purpose of Job The purpose of the role is to enable members to achieve maximum independence in all aspects of daily living by providing assistance in personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational assistance, travel and companionship. The role takes place in the homes and communities of our members.

Liaison Liaise and coordinate with other Home carers and maintain close communication with the ALS Coordinator / Scheduling staff.

Training and Qualifications

QQI Level 5 (Major Award) Care Support or similar qualification in Social Care is essential.

Relevant QQI Major Awards: Community Health Services (including Safety Health at Work and Care Provision Practice); Health Service Skills (including Workplace Statutory Policies, Procedures and Care Skills); Health Care Support (including Safety Health at Work and Care Skills).

Full clean driver's licence.

Use of your own smartphone to check in and out of visits.

Kind, caring, person‑centred approach.

Behaviours

Person‑centred approach

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

What We Offer

Salary:€16.21–€18.03 per hour, depending on experience.

Before 8am and after 8pm:€20.26 per hour.

Sunday:€24.32 per hour.

Public holidays:€32.42 per hour.

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.

Commitment to ongoing training and development of all employees.

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

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