Healthcare Assistant

About the Role:

As a Healthcare Assistant – Rapid Response, you’ll provide urgent, hands-on care to people in their own homes, supporting those who need immediate help, covering essential visits, and helping clients stay safe, comfortable and independent.

This is a fast-paced, community-based role ideal for carers who are confident, compassionate, and ready to step in when it matters most.

Why Choose Connected Health:

Sign On Bonus: Receive a €200 bonus after 3 months*

Mileage: Paid mileage

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.

Refer a Friend: Earn €200 for successful referrals

Free Perks: Free comprehensive training and support, Garda vetting, Cycle to Work Scheme, Wellbeing package, career progression opportunities and local discounts

QQI Courses: QQI enrolment and support*

Who we are looking for:

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Have a least 1 years Homecare experience in Ireland
• Full QQI level 5 in Health & Social care

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

Desirable criteria:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Empathic approach to people
• Highly organised,
• Excellent time management skills

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To be responsible for staff shadowing – ensuring Health & Safety policies and procedures
• To undertake emergency over - Rapid response (filling new packages and discharges)
• To evaluate and monitor the quality of the care delivered to clients and report to the area manager with concerns
• Checking and collecting journal notes from clients houses
• Delivery of Careplans, log sheets and gloves to client’s homes when required
• Delivery of PPE

To undertake any other reasonable duties as required*