Healthcare Assistant

Connected Health Group Limited; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homecare provider in Ireland is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support individuals with daily tasks and personal care. No prior experience is required, as QQI training will be provided. The role offers flexible working hours and various benefits including excellent pay rates, a sign-on bonus, and career progression opportunities. Candidates must have a good standard of English and hold a driving license.

Benefits

Excellent pay rates

Bank Holiday double pay

Sign On Bonus of €200

Flexible working hours

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing package

Qualifications

• 1 year of paid home care experience and/or QQI Level 5.
• Hold a full driving licence with access to a car.
• Good standard of English - both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

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

Job description

Overview

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.

Why Choose Us

• Excellent pay rates: Earn from €15.35 - €21.35
• Bank Holiday: Double paid on Bank Holidays
• Weekend Rate: Saturday & Sunday Rate
• Flexible Scheduling: Flexible working hours
• Sign On Bonus: Receive a €200 bonus (paid after 3 months)
• Refer a Friend: Earn €200 for successful referrals
• QQI Courses: QQI enrolment and support*
• Employee Recognition rewards
• Career progression & education opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing package
• Local business benefits

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.