Healthcare Assistant

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Abbeyleix; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates

Mileage

Bank Holiday pay

Refer a Friend €200

QQI Courses

Recognition & Rewards

Career Growth

Free training and support

Garda vetting

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing package

Local discounts

Job summary

Connected Health is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for on-site roles in Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, and surrounding areas. No prior experience required as QQI training and ongoing development are provided to support you in this rewarding role, including assistance with daily tasks, personal care, and helping clients maintain independence.

We offer accredited QQI training, paid mileage, double pay on Bank Holidays, and referrals bonuses.

Qualifications

• 3 years of paid home care experience.
• QQI Level 5 (Care Skills and Care of the Older Person) preferred or achievable with support.
• Full driving licence with access to a car.
• Good standard of English (spoken and written).
• Available to work alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support with daily tasks and personal care.
• Assist clients to maintain independence.
• Attend QQI training and development opportunities.

Skills

Home care experience

Driving licence

English communication

Flexibility

Education

QQI Level 5 (Care Skills and Care of the Older Person)

Job description

Location: On site / Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full or part-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants
Hourly Salary range:from € 15.92 to € 21.92

Join our team as a Healthcare Assistant in Rathmoyle/Abbeyleix, Mountrath and Borris-in-Ossory! 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.

Why Choose us?

Excellent pay rates:Earn up to €21.92

Mileage:Paid mileage

Bank Holiday:Double paid on Bank Holidays

Refer a Friend:Earn €200 for successful referrals

QQI Courses:QQI enrolment and support*

Recognition & Rewards:Employee of the Month, Quarter, and Year awards

Career Growth:Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

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

Who we are looking for

Experience:3 years 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.

Do you have a full Driving licence & access to a car?

Do you have any relevant experience in care?

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Do you require a work permit to work in Ireland?

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How many hours per week are you requesting?

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Do you have the 2 'core' modules of the QQI/FETAC Level 5 in Healthcare Support? These are Care Skills and Care of the Elderly.

Have you been referred to this job by a current Connected Health employee? No Yes