Healthcare Assistant

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Athy; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage

Bank holiday pay (double)

Refer a Friend €200

QQI courses

Employee recognition programs

Career development opportunities

Free comprehensive training

Garda vetting

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing package

Local discounts

Job summary

Connected Health in Athy, Co. Kildare, Ireland, is hiring a Healthcare Assistant on a permanent basis. You’ll support clients with daily tasks, personal care, and helping maintain independence, with QQI training provided and ongoing development opportunities.

On-site role with access to a car and driving licence may be required. Excellent pay rates up to €21.92 per hour, mileage reimbursement, and bank holiday enhanced pay are offered, plus refer-a-friend bonuses and continuous career

Qualifications

• 3 years of paid home care experience OR QQI Level 5 (Care Skills and Care of the Older Person) - we can help you achieve this
• Good standard of English (spoken and written)

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to individuals requiring assistance with daily tasks and maintaining independence
• Assist with personal care and daily activities as part of home care
• Support clients in achieving and sustaining independence in their daily routines

Job description

Location: On site / Athy, Co. Kildare, 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 Athy! 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.