Healthcare Assistant - Rapid Response

About the Role

We are seeking confident and compassionate carers to join us as Rapid Response Healthcare Assistants, delivering urgent, hands-on care to individuals in their own homes. This role requires flexibility, proactivity, and dedication to high-quality care that ensures safety, comfort, and independence within the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide rapid emergency cover by stepping in for new care packages and discharges.
• Oversee staff shadowing to uphold Health & Safety standards and procedures.
• Monitor and assess care quality for clients, reporting any concerns to the area manager.
• Collect and check journal notes from clients' homes.
• Deliver care plans, log sheets, gloves, and PPE to clients’ residences as needed.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of one year’s homecare experience within Ireland.
• Formal qualification with QQI Level 5 in Health & Social Care.
• Possession of a driving licence and access to a car for travel between clients.
• Ability to remain calm and adaptable in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills to manage visits, record-keeping, and reporting.
• Compassion and empathy towards clients.
• Willingness to work on a rota basis, including weekends.

Benefits and Perks

• Annual salary of €35,247 for candidates with full QQI Level 5 qualification.
• €200 sign-on bonus awarded after three months of service.
• Paid mileage reimbursement.
• Fortnightly salary payments.
• Structured shift pattern alternating weekly between Monday-Tuesday-Saturday-Sunday and Wednesday-Thursday-Friday.
• Employee recognition programs including Employee of the Month, Quarter, and Year awards.
• Free comprehensive training and support services.
• Garda vetting included as part of employment.
• Access to Cycle to Work Scheme and wellbeing programs.
• Opportunities for career advancement and local discounts.
• Support and enrollment for QQI courses available.

About Connected Health Group Limited

We are a leading home care provider committed to transforming how homecare services are delivered throughout Ireland. We prioritize attracting, recruiting, and developing exceptional homecare professionals to lead this transformation. Our workplace is inclusive and promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion to fully utilize the talents of all employees.

Additional Information

We follow policies such as the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders, ensuring fair recruitment practices and equal opportunity employment.