Homecare Assistant - Wicklow Area

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

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Wicklow is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support individuals in their daily tasks and personal care. No prior experience is needed as QQI training is provided. The ideal candidate should have good communication skills and flexibility in work hours. This role offers excellent pay rates and various benefits including a sign-on bonus, referral program, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Excellent pay rates: Earn from €15.35 - €21.35

Bank Holiday: Double paid

Sign On Bonus: €200

Career progression & education opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to individuals requiring assistance with daily tasks.
• Support individuals to maintain their independence and wellbeing.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to individuals requiring assistance with daily tasks and personal care.
• Support individuals to maintain their independence and wellbeing.

Benefits

• 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. Our mission is 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.

Note: This position is posted in the interest of inviting eligible applicants to apply. For more information on our policies, see our recruitment documentation.

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