Healthcare Assistant

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Longford; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid

Bank Holiday double pay

Refer a Friend €200

QQI courses

Employee rewards

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing package

Local discounts

Job summary

Connected Health is hiring a Healthcare Assistant in Longford. On-site role based in Longford Town and Edgeworthstown, offering accredited QQI training and ongoing development opportunities to help you thrive in this rewarding role.

You will support individuals with daily tasks, personal care, and their independence, with flexible weekend work and excellent pay rates up to €21.92 per hour. We provide mileage, bank holiday rates, and numerous employee perks.

Qualifications

• 3 years of paid home care experience AND/OR QQI Level 5 in Care Skills and Care of the Older Person.
• Must hold a full driving licence with access to a car.
• Good standard of English - spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support with daily tasks and personal care.
• Assist individuals to maintain independence and quality of life.

Skills

Communication skills

Driving license

English proficiency

Flexibility

Education

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

3 years paid home care experience

Job description

Location: On site / Longford, Co. Longford, Ireland
Job type: Permanent / Full or part-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 Longford Town and Edgeworthstown! 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 €200 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.