Healthcare Assistant

Connected Health Group Limited; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates

Paid mileage

Bank holiday double pay

Weekend rate

Sign on bonus €200 after 3 months

Flexible scheduling

Refer a friend €200

QQI courses

Career growth

Free training and Garda vetting

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing package

Local discounts

Job summary

Connected Health Group Limited in Portlaoise is hiring Healthcare Assistants to support clients across Portlaoise, Portarlington and Mountmellick. No prior experience? Training is provided and QQI enrolment is supported.

You’ll help with daily tasks, personal care, and sustaining independence in a rewarding role. The package includes up to €21.92 per hour, mileage paid, double pay on Bank Holidays, and a range of benefits such as sign-on bonus, flexible scheduling, referral bonuses, QQI courses,

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 written and spoken English.
• Available to work alternative weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support with daily tasks, personal care, and promoting independence.

Skills

Home care experience

QQI Level 5

Driving licence

English communication

Flexibility

Education

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

Job description

Join our team as a Healthcare Assistant in Portlaoise, Portarlington and Mountmellick! 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: €200 bonus, after 3 months*
• Flexible Scheduling: Flexible working hours
• 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.

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