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PERSONAL ASSISTANT WANTED – PART-TIME** 📍 **Swords, Co. Dublin** ⏰ **20 hours per week** 💶 **€18.50–€22.50 per hour** I am looking for my next **Personal Assistant (PA)** to join my team. I am a full-time wheelchair user living independently in my own home, and I am looking for someone reliable, capable and confident to support me in living my life the way I choose. This is a **non-medical Personal Assistant role**. I am not looking for a traditional carer — my PAs are essentially **an extension of my arms and legs**, helping me with the things I cannot physically do myself. ### **The Role** A typical shift will start at **6:30pm and finish at 4:00pm the following day**. Additional hours may be available for the right candidate. The role can involve: * Assisting with personal care * Supporting me when attending social events and activities * Driving my wheelchair-accessible vehicle * Housework and keeping my home organised * Meal preparation * Following instructions and supporting me with my daily routine * Helping me to maintain my independence and enjoy an active social life ### **The ideal candidate** I am looking for someone who is: A female personal assistant due to personal nature of the job * Reliable, responsible, and trustworthy * Confident and able to work independently * Comfortable following instructions and taking direction * A good communicator with **fluent English** * Flexible and willing to get involved in different aspects of daily life * Respectful of my independence, privacy, and personal choices **Applicants must be aged 25 or over** due to insurance requirements for driving my wheelchair-accessible vehicle. A dog lover I have a small dog If you think you would be a good fit for the role and would like to become part of my team, I would love to hear from you. **€18.50–€22.50 per hour | 20 hours per week | Swords area**
Personal Assistants to Support Independent Living
PERSONAL ASSISTANT'S NEEDED JOB DESCRIPTION Áiseanna Tacaíochta (The ÁT Network) are looking to hire Personal Assistants to support a young woman with a disability to live as full and independent life as possible. This will require helping her in all areas of life including personal care and domestic need while also acting as a support in the social and day to day activities of this young woman. The ÁT Network are a non-profit organisation who work alongside the HSE to support people with disabilities (who we refer to as Leaders) all over the country to live a self-directed and independent life. In this case, the service is supported and ran locally by the Leader’s family. One full-time and one part-time position available. Although the hours are fixed, there is potential for flexibility for the right candidate. The successful candidate must be okay with dogs as the household are dog owners and must also hold a clean driver’s licence. The successful candidate would need access to their own vehicle as they would be driving the Leader in it. Expenses will be covered for this. Location: Castlebridge Wexford Hours: Full time and part-time position Pay: Competitive- depending on experience Duties and Responsibilities PLEASE CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO UPLOAD YOU CV AND COVER LETTER TO APPLY
Personal Assistant to assist with Independent Living
PERSONAL ASSISTANT NEEDED Job Title: Personal Assistant Location: Navan Pay: €16- €16.50 (depending on experience) Anti-Social and Sunday rates apply Hours: 14- 21 hours p/w available. Thursday, Friday and Saturdays available. 10am- 5pm. JOB DESCRIPTION The ÁT Network is an organisation that work alongside people with disabilities - who we call Leaders, to support them to lead their own service through the recruitment and employment of Personal Assistants. The Personal Assistants are employed to support the Leader to live an independent and self-directed life by assisting both at the home and in the community. This is a personal assistant role not a care role. Duties · Assistance with domestic needs (cooking, cleaning, shopping etc) · Assisting the Leader to attend appointments so the ability and willingness to drive the Leader’s manual car is essential. · Assisting the Leader to engage in social, political, and cultural life. Essential Qualifications/Requirements · Must be willing to complete mandatory training sessions and Garda Vetting. · Must be eligible to work in Ireland and live locally to the Leader. · Fluency in the English language. · Must have a proven ability to listen and to follow instruction. · Proven ability to understand that the Leader knows what is in their own best interest and can make decisions for themselves. · Must have a full clean driving licence and be willing to drive Leader’s manual car. · Sociable and a good sense of humour, as well as an ability to work quietly and to respect the light, and sound sensitivities of the disabled individual. · Must be flexible, open, and honest and have the ability to work on own initiative. Desirable Qualities · An understanding of the United Nations Declaration of Rights for Disabled People and the concept of Independent Living that the Declaration contains. · An understanding of social model of disability, and of why the Charity and Medical models are not helpful. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Ireland. Applicants for the position must provide two suitable references and employment offers are contingent on those references and on the completion of the Garda Vetting. If interested, please upload your cover letter and CV stating why you want and are suitable for this role. Closing date: Friday 18 th September
Mystery Shoppers
Mystery Shoppers - Required Nationwide! Looking to earn an extra income? Would you like to earn cash while you shop? Customer Perceptions are recruiting Mystery Shoppers across Ireland. Flexible working hours are available to suit your needs. All you need is: ✅ Good observational skills ✅ The ability to recognise outstanding customer service ✅ A strong grasp of written and spoken English Click Apply Now to submit your application today! Don't have a current CV? No worries - Just click Apply Now and upload your letter of introduction through the cv section OR Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates section and build your CV today! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
Personal Assistants
Áiseanna Tacaíochta (The ÁT Network) is a non-profit organisation, providing leadership and support to empower people with disabilities to live with the independence, choice and freedom they are entitled to. Ours is an innovative and progressive approach. We work right across disability; we support both self-directed and family-led services. This position Based in Shannon Co. Clare. This is a person-centred role that involves providing support to a female with a physical disability who requires full assistance with care and support needs in her own environment. · Full-time and part-time positions · Competitive rates of Pay · Training will be provided as part of the role Essential Qualities · Healthcare qualification or equivalent experience · Have a caring, positive and dependable personality. · Experience of using a hoist · Fluent English, both spoken and written. · Excellent communication skills · Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative Desirable Qualities · Experience of working in a home care setting · An understanding of disability and Independent Living Duties · Provide full assistance with personal care tasks · Food preparation · Assistance to attend social activities · Keep a homely environment, which includes daily domestic duties Other information · Garda Vetting will need to be completed along with appropriate reference checks. · This is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys using their own initiative in creating a homely environment.
Hairstylist
Qualified Hairstylist – Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Studio5 are currently seeking a Qualified Hairstylist to join their team in Enniscorthy. Role Details How to Apply: Click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV. Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates!
Holiday Home Cleaner
At Mountain View Cottages, we pride ourselves on offering guests a relaxing stay in beautiful surroundings. We are now looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Cleaner to join our team and help us keep our cottages in pristine condition. The Role Working hours: 20- 25 hours a week. 5 days per week (including weekends), usually 4/5 hours per day, 2 days off As a Cleaner, you will play an important part in ensuring each cottage is welcoming, and ready for our guests to enjoy. Responsibilities include: PLEASE NOTE THIS JOB IS LOCATED IN TRALEE!
Receptionist
Summary: We have an excellent opportunity for a Full Time Receptionist to work in our Dental Practice in 372 Cregagh Road. The hours of work are 8.15-5.30 from Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Duties will include being responsible for all reception duties, operating a very busy switchboard, manage customer queries via telephone, email and post and booking patients appointments and general administrative duties. Promoting high standards of patient care at all times is vital. Essential Criteria:
Healthcare Assistant
We are excited to invite applications from committed and caring Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) who are interested in joining our growing team in Killorglin, Co. Kerry to work with a female member of IWA. Hours on Offer; The positions on offer is part-time (12 hours over 2 days Fixed Term) Overall, Purpose of Job The purpose of the role is to enable our members to achieve maximum independence in all aspects of daily living, by assisting in one or more of the following areas: personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational assistance, travel and companionship. This role takes place in the homes and communities of our members. Liaison There are several key relationships, which should be fostered and developed for the successful implementation of this role. Liaise and coordinate with other identified home support staff as required and maintain close communication with the Assisted Living Service Coordinator and Scheduling staff. Training and Qualifications, required What we Require: QQI level 5 (Major Award) in Healthcare Support or similar qualification in Social Care is essential Full clean drivers' licence is essential Kind and Caring attitude Use of your own smart phone to check in and out of your visits is 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, Customer Focus and Accountability What we Offer Salary range for this position is €16.21- €18.03 per hour depending on experience Before 8am and after 8pm - from €20.26 to €22.54 per hour Sunday - from €24.32 to €27.05 per hour Public Holidays - from €32.42 to €36.06 per hour *The current pay scale is subject to a 2% salary rate increase in 2026, aligning with the recent WRC interim agreement aimed at enhancing pay adjustments within Section 39 organizations. Yearly incremental salary scale (7 point scale) Paid inter-client mileage Sick pay scheme Maternity and paternity pay scheme Excellent working conditions Holidays paid at a rate of 8% of hours worked. PRSA Pension scheme available Bike to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Service A commitment to the on-going training and development of all employees CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Healthcare Assistant
What we Offer The base hourly rate for this role is €16.22 – €18.03 per hour , depending on experience. Sunday - from €24.33 p/h Public Holidays - from €32.44 p/h The current pay scale is subject to a 2% salary rate increase in 2026, aligning with the recent WRC interim agreement aimed at enhancing pay adjustments within Section 39 organisations. 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 A commitment to the on-going training and development of all employees. 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. -Role takes place in the homes and communities of our Members. Liaison There are several key relationships, which should be fostered and developed for the successful implementation of this role. Liaise and coordinate with other identified Home carers as required and maintain close communication with the ALS Coordinator / Scheduling staff . Training and Qualifications, required Full 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) · Willing to drive service user's vehicle (preferred) . 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 CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
