Healthcare Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage

Bank Holidays: Double pay

Refer a Friend: €200

QQI Courses

Garda vetting

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing package

Career progression

Local discounts

Free training

Job summary

Connected Health is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our on-site team in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. The role involves helping clients with daily tasks, personal care, and maintaining independence in a home-care setting.

We offer QQI training, ongoing development opportunities, and a range of benefits including mileage, holiday pay, and staff recognition programs. A full driving licence and flexible weekend availability are required.

Qualifications

• 3 years of paid home care experience and/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, both spoken and written.
• Willingness to work alternative weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support with daily tasks, personal care, and maintaining independence.
• Assist clients in Tullamore and surrounding areas as part of a cared-for home environment.

Skills

Home care experience

QQI Level 5

Driving licence

Good English

Weekend flexibility

Education

QQI Level 5 (Care Skills & Older Person)

Job description

Location: On site / Tullamore, Co. Offaly, 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 Tullamore and surrounding areas (Killeigh, Clara)! 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.