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.
Benefits
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
To undertake any other reasonable duties as required*
Equal Opportunity
Connected Health welcome applications for all job roles from members of all communities.
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