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Healthcare Assistant

Connected Health

Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District

On-site

EUR 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

15 days ago

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Job summary

Connected Health is hiring a Healthcare Assistant to provide vital support in homecare. No prior experience is required as we offer accredited QQI training. Successful candidates will receive competitive pay, a travel allowance, and various benefits, including a sign-on bonus and paid travel time.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Bank Holiday Double Pay
Paid Travel Time
Sign On Bonus
Refer a Friend Bonus
Fortnightly Pay
Employee Recognition Awards
Comprehensive Training
Wellbeing Package
Local Discounts

Qualifications

  • 1 year paid home care experience and/or QQI Level 5 required.
  • Good spoken and written English.
  • Flexibility to work alternative weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Provide essential support to individuals requiring assistance with daily tasks.
  • Assist with personal care and maintaining client independence.

Skills

Compassion
Communication Skills
Dedication
Team Spirit

Education

QQI Level 5 (Care Skills and Care of the Older Person)
Full driving licence with access to a car

Job description

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. 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.

Full QQI (8 Modules)

2 QQI Modules

In addition to this rate, we pay you €1.35 travel allowance per hour worked and 25 cents per KM.

BENEFITS

  • Competitive Pay: Earn up to €20.00 per hour
  • Bank Holiday: Double pay on Bank Holidays
  • Paid Travel Time: 25 cents per KM
  • Sign On Bonus: Receive a €200 bonus after 3 months*
  • Refer a Friend: Earn €200 for successful referrals
  • Fortnightly Pay: Get paid every two weeks
  • Employee Recognition: Awards such as Employee of the Month, Quarter, and Year
  • Free Perks: Comprehensive training, Garda vetting, Cycle to Work Scheme, Wellbeing package, career progression, and local discounts
  • QQI Courses: Enrolment and support for QQI courses*

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • Compassion: A genuine passion for making a positive impact on others' lives
  • Dedication: Commitment to providing vital support and care
  • Team Spirit: Desire to work collaboratively in a dynamic team

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • Qualifications & Experience: 1 year 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: Full driving licence with access to a car
  • Communication Skills: Good spoken and written English
  • Flexibility: Availability to work alternative weekends

ABOUT US

At Connected Health, we offer careers at the forefront of transforming homecare across Ireland. We value our employees as key drivers of this sector transformation. Our mission is to attract, recruit, and develop the best homecare team.

Connected Health is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality. We encourage applications from all communities.

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