Rapid Response Home Care Assistant

Connected Health Group Limited; Castlebar; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Mileage paid

Fortnightly pay

Free training & support

Garda vetting

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing package

Career progression opportunities

Local discounts

QQI courses enrolment & support

Job summary

Connected Health is seeking a Rapid Response Healthcare Assistant to deliver urgent, hands-on care in clients' homes across Ireland. You will support immediate needs, adapt to new care packages, and help keep clients safe, comfortable, and independent in their communities.

The role rewards proactive caregivers with competitive pay, a sign-on bonus after 3 months, and paid mileage. Prior homecare experience and a QQI Level 5 are required, with a driving licence and own car essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in homecare (1+ year in Ireland).
• QQI Level 5 in Health & Social Care is required.
• Driving licence + car is essential for travel between clients.
• Calm under pressure and strong communication are important.
• Good organisational skills and compassion are essential.
• Weekend flexibility for rota-based shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide rapid response homecare support to clients.
• Familiarise and implement new care packages.
• Monitor and report on quality of care to the area manager.
• Collect and check journal notes from clients’ homes.
• Deliver care plans and PPE to clients’ homes.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required.

Skills

Homecare experience

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

Organisation

Education

QQI Level 5 Health & Social Care

Tools

Driving licence + car

Job description

Connected Health is seeking a Rapid Response Healthcare Assistant to deliver urgent, hands-on care in clients' homes across Ireland. You will support immediate needs, adapt to new care packages, and help keep clients safe, comfortable, and independent in their communities.

The role rewards proactive caregivers with competitive pay, a sign-on bonus after 3 months, and paid mileage. Prior homecare experience and a QQI Level 5 are required, with a driving licence and own car essential.