Healthcare Assistant

Connected Health Group Limited; Ballyjamesduff; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading homecare provider is seeking Healthcare Assistants in Ballyjamesduff. This role involves supporting individuals with daily tasks and personal care while enjoying flexible scheduling and ongoing training. Candidates should be compassionate, dedicated, and able to work weekends. A QQI Level 5 qualification is preferable, and a full driving license is required. Competitive hourly rates apply, along with various employee benefits including bonuses and travel allowances.

Benefits

Competitive hourly salary

Double pay on Bank Holidays

Flexibility in scheduling

€200 sign-on bonus

€200 referral bonus

Fortnightly pay

Free training and support

Travel allowance

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• 1 year of paid home care experience preferred or willingness to achieve QQI Level 5.
• Must hold a full driving license and have access to a car.
• Good standard of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support for daily tasks and personal care.
• Assist individuals in maintaining their independence.

Skills

Compassion

Dedication

Team Spirit

Good Communication Skills

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a Healthcare Assistant! No prior experience? No problem! We provide accredited QQI training alongside ongoing development opportunities to help you thrive in this rewarding role.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to individuals who require assistance with daily tasks, personal care, and maintaining their independence.

Hourly Salary and Benefits

• Hourly salary: €15.35 - €21.35
• Bank Holiday: Double paid on Bank Holidays
• Weekend Rate: Saturday & Sunday Rate
• Flexible Scheduling: Flexible working hours
• Sign On Bonus: Receive a €200 bonus after 3 months*
• Refer a Friend: Earn €200 for successful referrals
• Fortnightly Pay: Get paid fortnightly - no waiting around!
• Employee Recognition: Employee of the Month, Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year
• Free Perks: Free comprehensive training and support, Garda vetting, Cycle to Work Scheme, Wellbeing package, ongoing career progression opportunities and local discounts
• QQI Courses: QQI enrolment and support*
• Travel Allowance: On top of the base rate, €1.35 travel allowance per hour worked and €0.25 per KM

What We’re Looking For

• Compassion: A genuine passion for making a positive impact on the lives of others
• Dedication: Commitment to providing vital support and care to those who need it most
• Team Spirit: A desire to be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and excellence

Qualifications & Experience

• 1 year 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 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. Our mission is 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, respect for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the delivery of its services to clients. We welcome applications from all communities.

Further information: https://connected-health.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Recruitment-of-Ex-offenders-policy.pdf

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