Healthcare Assistant - Rapid Response

Are you a confident, compassionate carer who thrives in a fast-moving environment where every day makes a real difference?As a Rapid Response Healthcare Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in delivering urgent, hands-on care to people in their own homes. You’ll support service users who need immediate assistance, step into new care packages, and help ensure individuals remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own communities.This is a dynamic, rewarding role for carers who are flexible, proactive, and passionate about high-quality care when it matters most.Why Choose Connected Health:Salary: €35,247 per annum (full QQI Level 5)Sign On Bonus: Receive a €200 bonus after 3 months*Mileage: Paid mileageFortnightly Pay: Get paid fortnightly – no waiting around!Shifts: Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Saturday Sunday | Week 2 - Wednesday, Thursday, FridayEmployee Recognition: Be celebrated with awards – Employee of the Month, Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year.Free Perks: Free comprehensive training and support, Garda vetting, Cycle to Work Scheme, Wellbeing package, career progression opportunities and local discountsQQI Courses: QQI enrolment and support* Who we are looking for:Beyond the checklist, the key expectations are:Experience in homecare (1+ year in Ireland) – they want someone already familiar with home settingsQQI Level 5 in Health & Social Care – a formal qualification is requiredDriving licence + car – essential due to travel between clientsCalm under pressure – because “rapid response” means things change quicklyStrong communication & organisation – juggling visits, notes, and reportingCompassion + empathy – core of homecare workWeekend flexibility – rota-based systemKEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTo be responsible for staff shadowing – ensuring Health & Safety policies and proceduresTo undertake emergency over - Rapid response (filling new packages and discharges)To evaluate and monitor the quality of the care delivered to clients and report to the area manager with concernsChecking and collecting journal notes from clients housesDelivery of Careplans, log sheets and gloves to client’s homes when requiredDelivery of PPETo undertake any other reasonable duties as required*About UsAt 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. That's why, at Connected Health, our mission is unwavering: to continually attract, recruit, and develop the finest homecare team. Connected Health is a leading, well established home care provider providing care throughout Ireland.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.https://connected-health.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Recruitment-of-Ex-offenders-policy.pdf#RapidResponse