Healthcare Assistant - Athy

Ranked 2nd in The Irish Independent Irelands Best Employer 2025 list we would like to invite applications from committed and caring Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) who are interested in joining our team in the below locations in Kildare :

Athy Castledermont Monasterevin Ballitore and Kildare Town

The position on offer is part time 30 hours hour per week for an initial 1 year fixed term contract with potential for extra relief hours depending on your availability.

Full availability required to include mornings afternoons evenings and every second weekend

What we Offer

• The current pay scale is subject to a 9.25% pay increase over the next 2 years (2025 upto October 2026) aligning with the recent WRC agreement aimed at enhancing pay adjustments within Section 39 organizations.

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

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

Liaison

Training and Qualifications required

Minimum of 5 modules completed of the Major Award at QQI Level 5 in either Community & Health Services Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support or other relevant qualification and a commitment to complete the major award .

Experience of working with people in a caring role ( essential)

Be reliable trustworthy and always maintain confidentiality

Demonstrate excellent communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English

Full driving licence with access to own vehicle ( essential)

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

IWA is committed to promoting maintaining and adding to our diverse and inclusive work environment and would encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

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

Key Skills

Environmental Safety,Customer Service,General Insurance,Gsm,Branding

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 15 - 17