Healthcare Assistant - Rapid Response
Connected Health Group Limited
Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland · Full Time
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- Experience
- 1 yrs
- Salary
- EUR 33,500 – EUR 33,500 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 3 days ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- QQI Level 5 in Health & Social Care
- Eligibility
- Applicants should have at least 1 year of homecare experience in Ireland, hold QQI Level 5 in Health & Social Care, possess a valid driving licence and car, and be willing to work weekends on a rota basis.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
Connected Health Group Limited is seeking a confident and caring Healthcare Assistant to join its Rapid Response service in Dundalk, County Louth. In this role, you will provide prompt, hands-on support to people receiving care in their own homes, helping with urgent needs, taking over new care packages, and contributing to the safety, comfort, and independence of clients within their communities.
This position suits someone who is adaptable, proactive, and committed to delivering high standards of care in a busy environment where priorities can change quickly.
Key responsibilities
- Provide staff shadowing support while making sure health and safety policies and procedures are followed.
- Respond to urgent care needs, including stepping in to support new care packages and discharge arrangements.
- Assess and monitor the quality of care delivered to clients and escalate concerns to the area manager.
- Collect journal notes from clients' homes and ensure records are gathered as required.
- Deliver care plans, log sheets, and gloves to client homes when needed.
- Distribute PPE as part of daily service support.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties requested for the role.
What the employer offers
- Annual salary of €33,500.
- €200 sign-on bonus after 3 months, subject to the stated conditions.
- Paid mileage.
- Fortnightly pay cycle.
- Employee recognition through awards such as Employee of the Month, Employee of the Quarter, and Employee of the Year.
- Free comprehensive training and support.
- Garda vetting.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Wellbeing package.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Local discounts.
- QQI enrolment and support.
Candidate profile
The ideal applicant will already be familiar with homecare settings in Ireland and will be able to handle change calmly and professionally. Strong organisation and communication skills are important, along with a caring, empathetic approach. The schedule is rota-based, so weekend flexibility is required.
Additional information
Connected Health positions itself as a long-established home care provider working across Ireland and says its mission is to attract, recruit, and develop high-quality homecare staff. The company also states that it is an equal opportunities employer and supports equality, diversity, inclusion, respect, and good relations in the workplace and in service delivery. A recruitment policy for ex-offenders is also referenced.
Terms and conditions
The sign-on bonus is stated to be paid after 3 months and may be subject to the company’s conditions. The role requires travel between clients, so a valid driving licence and access to a car are essential. This is a full-time, onsite position.