Healthcare Assistant - Castleblaney

at  Irish Wheelchair Association

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 Monaghan;
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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.
Childcare qualification (essential)
Experience of working with people in a caring role (essential)
Experience working with ASD - desirable
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)
Willing to drive service user’s vehicle (preferred)
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OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB

The purpose of the role is to enable the 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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