Personal Assistant (PA) required to assist a young man with a physical disability in Maynooth, County Kildare area.

The overall purpose of the job is to facilitate Independent living and support a person with disability in the community.

Duties include:

• To accompany person in community, college societies, and social outings
• Assist with writing where required ie. scribing
• Some elements of personal care is required
• Toileting assistance when required which requires hoisting

Hours of work

• 11 hrs per week with a view to increasing.
• Mostly evening work, to be arranged with the person directly to cover approx 3 evenings per week. Flexibility is required on days/times of work however all is negotiable.
• Basic Hourly rate of pay is €14.22/hour

Anti-social rates apply as follows

• Basic x 1.25 for after 8.00pm
• Basic x 1.5 on Sundays
• Basic x 2 Bank holidays

Qualifications and attributes

• Successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in Ireland
• No qualifications required for the role as relevant mandatory training will be provided by Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA)
• Successful candidate must be available to attend mandatory training
• Good Spoken & Written English is essential
• Computer literacy (preferred)
• Garda vetting completed by IWA will be essential
• Drivers License would be an advantage

This is a great opportunity for an energetic young person with a good sense of humor, who has the ability to adapt to new people & environments when attending networking/sociable events.

To apply for the position please submit your CV to: AppPAForAlan@gmail.com

The successful candidate will be employed by The Irish Wheelchair Association funded by the HSE and will follow directions from the service user.