Rapid Response In-Home Care Assistant

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Castlebar; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus €200 after 3 months

Mileage paid

Fortnightly pay

Free training and Garda vetting

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing package

Career progression opportunities

Local discounts

QQI enrolment and support

Job summary

Connected Health in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland, is hiring a Rapid Response Healthcare Assistant to deliver urgent in-home care. Permanent full-time role with a fixed annual salary and benefits. You will support clients, travel between visits, and help ensure safety and comfort in the community.

Required QQI Level 5 in Health & Social Care, 1+ year homecare experience, a valid driving licence with car, and the ability to stay calm under pressure while communicating effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in homecare (1+ year in Ireland).
• QQI Level 5 in Health & Social Care is required.
• Driving licence and car are essential for client travel.
• Calm under pressure; strong communication and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for staff shadowing and uphold Health & Safety policies.
• Undertake emergency rapid response (filling new packages and discharges).
• Evaluate and monitor the quality of care; report concerns to area manager.
• Check and collect journal notes from clients’ homes.
• Deliver Care Plans, log sheets, gloves to clients' homes when required.
• Deliver PPE and support other duties as needed.

Skills

Homecare experience

Driving licence + car

Calm under pressure

Communication & organisation

Compassion & empathy

Weekend flexibility

Education

QQI Level 5 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Connected Health in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland, is hiring a Rapid Response Healthcare Assistant to deliver urgent in-home care. Permanent full-time role with a fixed annual salary and benefits. You will support clients, travel between visits, and help ensure safety and comfort in the community.

Required QQI Level 5 in Health & Social Care, 1+ year homecare experience, a valid driving licence with car, and the ability to stay calm under pressure while communicating effectively.