Healthcare Assistant

Connected Health Group Limited; Drogheda; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage

Double pay on Bank Holidays

Weekend rate (Sat & Sun)

Sign-on bonus

Flexible hours

Refer a friend bonus

QQI courses support

Recognition awards

Career development

Free training and Garda vetting

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing package

Local discounts

Job summary

Connected Health Group Limited in Drogheda is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to deliver essential support with daily tasks, personal care, and promoting independence. No prior experience required as QQI training is provided, with ongoing development opportunities to help you thrive in this rewarding role.

The company offers generous pay rates with mileage allowances, double pay on Bank Holidays, weekend rates, and a €500 sign-on bonus after 3 months.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Home care experience

QQI Level 5

Driving licence

English communication

Flexible availability

Education

QQI Level 5 in Care Skills / Care of the Older Person

Job description

Join our team as a Healthcare Assistant in Drogheda! 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
• Weekend Rate: Saturday & Sunday Rate
• Sign On Bonus: €500 bonus after 3 months*
• Flexible Scheduling: Flexible working hours
• Refer a Friend: Earn €500 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.

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