About the Role
As a Healthcare Assistant - Rapid Response, you'll provide urgent, hands‑on care to people in their own homes, supporting those who need immediate help, covering essential visits, and helping clients stay safe, comfortable and independent. This is a fast‑paced, community‑based role ideal for carers who are confident, compassionate, and ready to step in when it matters most.
Why Choose Connected Health
Sign On Bonus: Receive a €200 bonus after 3 months*
Mileage: Paid mileage
Fortnightly Pay: Get paid fortnightly - no waiting around!
Employee Recognition: Be celebrated with awards – Employee of the Month, Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year.
Refer a Friend: Earn €200 for successful referrals
Free Perks: Free comprehensive training and support, Garda vetting, Cycle to Work Scheme, Wellbeing package, career progression opportunities and local discounts
QQI Courses: QQI enrolment and support*
Qualifications & Experience
Have at least 1 year Homecare experience in Ireland
2 Core Modules of QQI level 5 in Health & Social Care
Care Skills and Care of the Older person
Working towards Full QQI level 5 in Health & Social Care
Drivers licence
Hold a full driving licence with access to a car
Communication Skills
Good standard of English – both spoken and written
Flexibility
Must be available to work alternative weekends
Desirable criteria
Excellent interpersonal skills
Empathic approach to people
Highly organised
Excellent time management skills
Key Duties and Responsibilities
To be responsible for staff shadowing – ensuring Health & Safety policies and procedures
To 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 concerns
Checking and collecting journal notes from clients houses
Delivery of Careplans, log sheets and gloves to client's homes when required
Delivery of PPE
About Us
At 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 welcomes applications for all job roles from members of all communities.
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