Healthcare Assistant

Connected Health; Longford; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Connected Health is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join their team in Longford. This role requires strong dedication to providing essential support to individuals needing assistance with daily tasks and personal care, with opportunities for accredited QQI training and ongoing development. Join a company that champions quality homecare in Ireland.

Benefits

€1.35 travel allowance per hour worked

Paid travel time: 25 cent per KM

Double pay on Bank Holidays

Competitive pay up to €20.00 per hour

Sign on bonus: €200 after 3 months

Fortnightly pay

Comprehensive training and support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing package

Ongoing career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 year of paid home care experience.
• Good standard of English - spoken and written.
• Hold a full driving licence with access to a car.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassion

Dedication

Communication Skills

Team Spirit

Education

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

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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 cent per KM

BENEFITS

Competitive Pay: Earn up to €20.00 per hour

Bank Holiday: Double paid on Bank Holidays (Up to

Paid Travel Time: 25 cent per KM

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:Be celebrated with awards - 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*

WHO 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.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

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 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.