Healthcare Assistant - Rapid Responder

Connected Health Group Limited; Drogheda; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Paid mileage

Fortnightly pay

Job summary

Connected Health Group Limited is seeking a Healthcare Assistant - Rapid Response in Drogheda, Ireland to provide urgent in-home care, support independence, and respond to immediate needs with compassion.

This fast-paced, community-based role offers a salary of €35,247 per year, a €200 sign-on bonus after 3 months, paid mileage, and fortnightly pay. Shifts rotate across Week 1 and Week 2, requiring weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Have a least 1 years Homecare experience in Ireland.
• Full QQI level 5 in Health & Social care.
• Good standard of English - spoken and written.
• Flexibility: available to work alternative weekends.

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for staff shadowing - ensuring Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• To undertake emergency over - Rapid response (filling new packages and discharges).
• To evaluate and monitor the quality of the care delivered to clients and report to the area manager with concerns.
• Checking and collecting journal notes from clients houses.
• Delivery of Careplans, log sheets and gloves to client's homes when required.
• Delivery of PPE.

Skills

Homecare experience

English communication

Education

QQI Level 5 Health & Social Care

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

About the Role

As a Healthcare Assistant - Rapid Response, you'll provide urgent, hands-on care to people in their own homes, supporting those who need immediate help, covering essential visits, and helping clients stay safe, comfortable and independent.

About the Role

As a Healthcare Assistant - Rapid Response, you'll provide urgent, hands-on care to people in their own homes, supporting those who need immediate help, covering essential visits, and helping clients stay safe, comfortable and independent. This is a fast-paced, community-based role ideal for carers who are confident, compassionate, and ready to step in when it matters most.

Why Choose Connected Health

Salary: €35,247 per annum (full QQI Level 5)

Sign On Bonus: Receive a €200 bonus after 3 months*

Mileage: Paid mileage

Fortnightly Pay: Get paid fortnightly - no waiting around!

Shifts: Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Saturday Sunday | Week 2 - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Qualifications & Experience

• Have a least 1 years Homecare experience in Ireland
• Full QQI level 5 in Health & Social care

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

Desirable criteria

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Empathic approach to people
• Highly organised,
• Excellent time management skills

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• To be responsible for staff shadowing - ensuring Health & Safety policies and procedures
• To undertake emergency over - Rapid response (filling new packages and discharges)
• To evaluate and monitor the quality of the care delivered to clients and report to the area manager with concerns
• Checking and collecting journal notes from clients houses
• Delivery of Careplans, log sheets and gloves to client's homes when required
• Delivery of PPE

To undertake any other reasonable duties as required*

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 a leading, well established home care provider providing care throughout Ireland.

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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