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Ifac is a top ten professional services firm operating from thirty locations across Ireland. We provide a range of services including accounting, tax planning, specialist business advisory, and investment services to farming, food, and agribusinesses. We are seeking experienced Bookkeepers for the following areas: The Role: This is a part-time position with flexible hours, operating through a self-employed contract, working from home and/or clients’ business premises. The Candidate: The successful candidate will have; · The ability to work independently. · Excellent time-management skills necessary for achieving deadlines. · Excellent communications skills. · Data inputting and bookkeeping experience including VAT. · Ability to manage a bookkeeping service for a portfolio of clients. · Excellent IT skills. · Knowledge of the Agribusiness structure/ operations would be an advantage. What we do: We work with businesses in the farming, food, and agribusiness sector. We bring our foresight, commercial insight, and financial acumen to help our clients build profitable sustainable businesses. About Us: Founded in 1975, ifac is Ireland’s farming, food, and agri-business specialist professional service firm.
Healthcare Assistant
Join our team as a Healthcare Assistant! No prior experience? No problem! We provide accredited QQI training alongside ongoing development opportunities to help you thrive in this rewarding role. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for providing essential support to individuals who require assistance with daily tasks, personal care, and maintaining their independence. Hourly rate for this position depending on qualification: HOURLY SALARY | €15.35 - €21.35 BENEFITS Bank Holiday: Double paid on Bank Holidays Weekend Rate: Saturday & Sunday Rate Flexible Scheduling: Flexible working hours Sign On Bonus: Receive a €200 bonus after 3 months* Refer a Friend: Earn €200 for successful referrals Fortnightly Pay: Get paid fortnightly – no waiting around! Employee Recognition: Be celebrated with awards – Employee of the Month, Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year. Free Perks: Free comprehensive training and support, Garda vetting, Cycle to Work Scheme, Wellbeing package, ongoing career progression opportunities and local discounts QQI Courses: QQI enrolment and support* WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR Compassion: A genuine passion for making a positive impact on the lives of others. Dedication: Commitment to providing vital support and care to those who need it most. Team Spirit: A desire to be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and excellence. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Qualifications & Experience: 1 year of paid home care experience AND/OR: QQI Level 5 (Care Skills and Care of the Older Person) - we can help you achieve this, Drivers licence: Hold a full driving licence with access to a car. Communication Skills: Good standard of English - both spoken and written Flexibility: Must be available to work alternative weekends ABOUT US At Connected Health, we don't just offer a job – we offer careers that are at the forefront of transforming the way homecare is delivered across Ireland. We recognise that the individuals we employ are pivotal to driving this transformation within the sector. That's why, at Connected Health, our mission is unwavering: to continually attract, recruit, and develop the finest homecare team. Connected Health is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, good relations, respect for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the delivery of its services to clients. It is also committed to ensuring that the talents and resources of all its employees are utilised to the full. Connected Health welcome applications for all job roles from members of all communities. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
MRHP-- - C S D Operative
MRHP-09-2023-431 C.S.S.D Operative Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise Location of Post: Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise / Ospidéal Réigiúnach Lár na Tíre Port Laoise There is currently one permanent / whole-time vacancy available in the Hospital Sterile Services Department (CSSD), Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for C.S.S.D. Operative, Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries: Name: Geraldine Goode Email: Geraldine.goode2@hse.ie Tel : 057 86 96620 HR Point of Contact: DML is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact: Jemima Bamboka HR Recruitment Officer HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: Jemima.Bamboka@hse.ie Tel: 087 335 5863 Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have at the latest date of application: - 1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) Hold a qualification in Health Services Skills or Health Care Support at QQI* Level 5 (or higher). Or (b) Hold a relevant health care qualification at least equivalent to (a) above And (c) Have experience in Decontamination and/or C.S.S.D. And (d) At a minimum possess Level 6 Minor Award I RIMD Decontamination / Endoscopy Decontamination or commence same within 12 months of appointment. And (e) Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. Please note that eligible applicants will be those who have achieved a major award in the above listed Professional Qualifications. Note: FETAC and HETAC have been replaced by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). For more information visit www.QQI.ie 2. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Customer Assistant
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Customer obsessed, high energy and love learning every day? If that sounds like you, earn €450+ per week as a Customer Assistant on our standard 30 hour contract.You’ll work across different shift times, on varied tasks and with different colleagues.What does a normal day* as a Customer Assistant look like? (*there’s no such thing as ‘normal’ in retail but we’ve tried our best!)As a Customer Assistant you are required to sell alcohol, therefore you must be 18 or over to work in our store. Shift Patterns: • Morning shift: Starting at 5am or 6am with your team, you’ll be getting our award-winning products fully stocked on the shop floor and our delicious bakery products ready for our customers to enjoy by opening time so they can Go Full Lidl! • Middle shift: Starting mid-morning or early afternoon, you’ll make sure our stores are spotlessly clean, well presented and our products remain fresh, all while helping customers with queries on the shop floor and working on tills to minimise till queues• Late shift: From your start time in the afternoon, you’ll make sure our customers experience is top class by serving them with a smile while on the tills, restocking missing items and getting the store ready for the next day What you'll do • Interacting with the customer in a pleasant, friendly and helpful manner• Ensuring stock loss controls are followed in all areas of the store • Maintaining store and external cleanliness and hygiene standards• Following freshness and rotation principles• Ensuring all waste is managed correctly• Assisting in the stock count process What you'll need • A can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills• The willingness to go the extra mile for our customers• To be responsible and reliable• To enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied environment• A good team player• Preferably, previous experience in a customer facing role but this is not essential provided you have the right attitude What you'll receive We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl Year 1 • Basic Rate €15.10• €18.88 (Unsocial Hours) • €22.65 (Overtime/Sundays) • €30.20 (Bank Holiday) Year 2 • Basic Rate €15.70 • €19.63 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.55 (Overtime/Sundays) • €31.40 (Bank Holiday) Year 3 • Basic Rate €16.40 • €20.50 (Unsocial Hours) • €24.60 (Overtime/Sundays) • €32.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 4 • Basic Rate €17.40 • €21.75 (Unsocial Hours) • €26.10 (Overtime/Sundays) • €34.80 (Bank Holiday) Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Sales Assistant
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,700+ shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. Maxi Zoo Ireland are currently recruiting for a Part Time Sales Assistant for our Portlaoise store. What you will do: · Customer Engagement – Provide exceptional customer service by offering knowledgeable guidance on products, fostering positive interactions to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty while effectively promoting all Fressnapf|Maxi Zoo products. · Brand Integrity - Achieve targets keeping the pets needs at the forefront of everything we do. Ensuring that the animals entrusted to us are well cared for at all times, and that the welfare of the animal comes first. · Merchandise and Inventory - Curate an enticing shopping experience for all pet parents with impeccably stocked shelves with full product availability on the shelves in order to minimise inventory discrepancies, maintain high inventory quality. · · Personal Development - Proactively engage in personal and professional development, in consultation with the store manager, while adhering to specified staff training timelines. What you will bring: · Flexibility to work across the week and need to be available to work mornings, evenings, weekends and national public holidays · Strong communication skills and open behaviour towards customers · Friendly and personable demeanour · Joy and fun in selling · Passion for animals · Previous experience in similar environment is desirable Why join us? · Service pay- Higher rate of pay from when you reach 12 months service · Certified Great Place to Work · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon · Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays, maternity/paternity leave · Refer a friend scheme · Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Community- A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals · Educational opportunities- Continuous learning through our induction plan, e-learning academy, classroom training environment and development plans. All Opportunity to enrolled in our company provided advanced pet knowledge programme. · Employee assistance programme · Cycle to work Scheme · Free Uniform
Checkout Operator
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Checkout Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have/be: 2 years€,, experience in a retail role is desirable Ability to balance tills Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Main Duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Use a computerised till system that has a barcode scanner Weigh and price products such as fruit and vegetables Check customers` ages for restrictions on items such as alcohol Pack customer€,,s purchases Process store loyalty cards, coupons and vouchers Take payments and make sure the till balances at the end of the day Spend time away from the till, stocking shelves and checking stock Merchandise and present the department to the highest standard at all times Attend and engage in team meetings and implement any learnings
