Health Care Assistant

YOU MUST BE LIVING IN THE CO WICKLOW AREA AND HOLD A VALID WORK PERMIT IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

Full and Part Time hour's available - High demand for weekend availability

We are recruiting for enthusiastic and empathetic Health Care Assistants in all areas of Co Wicklow including:

• Bray
• Greystones
• Newtownmountkennedy
• Roundwood
• Rathdrum
• Wicklow Town
• Arklow
• Tinahely
• Shillelagh
• Carnew

About the role:

You will deliver high quality care services carrying out a range of functions including personal care, companionship, preparing meals and light housework. This is a rewarding role which makes a big difference in your local community.

We can offer full and part-time flexible midweek and weekend hours adapted to suit your needs.

It is preferred to have either:

• 1 year experience within a similar position
• Level 5 QQI Care Skills and Care of the Elderly

Ideal Candidate:

• Full clean driving license and access to their own car
• Be kind, caring and compassionate
• A good communicator with a professional manner
• Honest and reliable
• Every second weekend availability or exclusively weekends only – This may suit students or those seeking a second job or an extra income

What’s in it for you:

• Paid travel time between calls in addition to paid fuel reimbursement
• Free Care Skills & Care Of The older Person QQI Modules
• Comprehensive training and support
• Refer A Friend and Carer Of The Month schemes
• Flexible working hours
• Wellness Programme
• Bike to work scheme
• Supportive, friendly and caring work place
• Rewarding and fulfilling work

We are a friendly and passionate team and would love you to be part of it!

We are currently interviewing for this position.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Up to €17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week

Additional pay:

• Retention bonus

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Are you available for midweek hours?
• Do you have your own car? Please note, most areas in Co Wicklow will require access to your own vehicle.
• In what area of Co Wicklow are you resident in? Applications outside of Co Wicklow will not be processed.
• Can you commit to every second weekend hours?

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: On the road