Healthcare Assistant

Connected-Health-3; Drogheda; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate up to 21.92 €/h

Mileage paid

Bank holiday pay (double)

Refer a Friend €500

QQI training support

Awards program

Career growth

Free training and Garda vetting

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing package

Local discounts

Job summary

Connected Health in Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support clients at home. You will assist with daily tasks, personal care, mobility, and helping individuals stay independent in their own homes.

No previous experience required—QQI training and ongoing development are provided. This on-site, full-time role offers competitive pay up to €21.92 per hour, mileage, holiday pay, referrals, and a clear path to career growth.

Qualifications

• 3 years paid home care experience OR QQI Level 5 in Care Skills and Care of the Older Person
• Full driving licence with access to a car
• Good standard of English (spoken and written)
• Availability for alternative weekends

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support for daily tasks, personal care, and maintaining independence in home settings

Skills

Communication in English

Driving licence

Flexibility weekends

Education

QQI Level 5 (Care Skills/Older Person)

Job description

Location: On site / Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-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 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
• 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.