Healthcare Assistant - Rapid Response
Connected Health Group Limited
Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland · Full Time
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- Experience
- 1 yrs
- Salary
- EUR 35,247 – EUR 35,247 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- QQI Level 5 in Health & Social Care
- Eligibility
- Candidates with at least 1 year of homecare experience in Ireland, a QQI Level 5 in Health & Social Care, and a valid driving licence with access to a car may apply. Weekend flexibility is also required.
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- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
Connected Health Group Limited is hiring a Rapid Response Healthcare Assistant to provide urgent, practical care to people in their own homes across Drogheda, Ireland. The role suits a confident and caring professional who can adapt quickly, respond to changing needs, and help service users stay safe, comfortable, and independent within their community.
This position is hands-on and fast-paced, with a strong focus on quality care, flexibility, and proactive support when immediate assistance is needed.
Compensation and benefits
The salary for this role is €35,247. In addition, a €200 sign-on bonus is available after 3 months. Mileage is paid, and pay is issued fortnightly.
Additional benefits include free comprehensive training and support, Garda vetting, a Cycle to Work Scheme, a wellbeing package, career progression opportunities, local discounts, and support for QQI course enrolment.
Employees may also be recognised through awards such as Employee of the Month, Employee of the Quarter, and Employee of the Year.
What the role involves
- Providing emergency and rapid-response homecare support, including taking on newly assigned care packages and supporting hospital discharge situations.
- Shadowing staff where required while ensuring health and safety procedures are followed.
- Assessing the standard of care delivered in clients' homes and escalating concerns to the area manager when needed.
- Collecting journal notes from service users' homes.
- Delivering care plans, log sheets, gloves, and other required materials to clients' homes.
- Supplying PPE when needed.
- Carrying out any other reasonable duties that may be assigned.
Candidate profile
The employer is seeking someone who already understands homecare work and is comfortable responding to urgent situations. The right person should be calm, organised, compassionate, and able to communicate clearly while managing visits, notes, and reporting.
Weekend availability is required as the schedule is rota-based.
About Connected Health
Connected Health is a long-established homecare provider delivering services throughout Ireland. The organisation focuses on attracting, developing, and retaining strong homecare professionals who help shape the future of care delivery.
The company is an equal opportunities employer and supports equality, diversity, inclusion, and respect in the workplace and in the services it provides.
Additional information
This role includes travel between clients, so a full driving licence and access to a car are essential. The position is based in Drogheda, Ireland.