Healthcare Assistant - Rapid Response

Role Overview

We are seeking a confident and compassionate Healthcare Assistant for our Rapid Response team, delivering urgent and hands-on care directly within clients' homes. This position involves supporting individuals requiring immediate assistance, stepping in with new care packages, and ensuring their safety, comfort, and independence in their own communities.

About Connected Health Group Limited

Connected Health is a leading home care provider across Ireland, committed to transforming homecare with a dedicated, skilled workforce. We prioritize attracting and nurturing top homecare professionals and support an inclusive, respectful workplace fostering diversity and equality.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct staff shadowing to uphold Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Respond promptly to emergency care needs by managing new care packages and client discharges.
• Monitor and evaluate care quality delivered to clients, reporting concerns to the area manager.
• Collect and review client journal notes from home visits.
• Deliver care plans, log sheets, gloves, and PPE to clients when necessary.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as assigned.

Candidate Requirements

• At least one year of experience in homecare within Ireland.
• Formal qualification: QQI Level 5 in Health & Social Care.
• Possession of a valid driving license and access to a car due to travel requirements between clients.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment.
• Strong organizational skills and effective communication for scheduling visits and maintaining accurate reports.
• Compassion and empathy as fundamental traits for homecare work.
• Willingness to work flexibly including weekends on a rota basis.

Why Join Connected Health?

• Annual salary of €35,247 for candidates with full QQI Level 5 qualification.
• A sign-on bonus of €200 after 3 months of service.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel.
• Fortnightly payroll for timely payments.
• Rotating shifts: Week 1 includes Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday; Week 2 includes Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
• Recognition programs including Employee of the Month, Quarter, and Year awards.
• Free comprehensive training, Garda vetting, Cycle to Work Scheme participation, wellbeing package, career advancement opportunities, and local discounts.
• Support and enrolment for QQI courses.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Connected Health is dedicated to equal opportunities, fostering diversity, respect, and inclusion both in the workplace and in client services. We encourage applications from individuals across all communities.

Additional Information

For more information on our Recruitment of Ex-offenders policy, please refer to our documentation available internally.