Healthcare Assistant

Join our team as a Healthcare Assistant in Westport No prior experience? No problem We provide accredited QQI training alongside ongoing development opportunities to help you thrive in this rewarding role. As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing essential support to individuals who require assistance with daily tasks, personal care, and maintaining their independence.

AREAS AVAILABLE:

Westport, Castlebar, Louisburgh

YOUR ROLE AS HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT:

Daily Impact: Your role isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to positively influence someone's life every day. Your compassion and dedication will empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives at home.

Essential Connection: For many of our clients, you may be the sole person they interact with. Your presence and care are not just essential; they're a lifeline.

Dynamic Team: Join a dynamic team enhancing the quality of life for individuals and communities throughout Northern Ireland.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Compassion: A genuine passion for making a positive impact on the lives of others.

Dedication: Commitment to providing vital support and care to those who need it most.

Team Spirit: A desire to be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and excellence.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN:

Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement within a rapidly expanding company.

Fulfillment: Experience the satisfaction of knowing your work directly contributes to the well-being of others.

Community: Join a supportive community of like-minded professionals who share your dedication to making a real difference.

Are you looking to be part of a team of healthcare professionals who support local people to remain independent at home?

What we will offer you:

• Earn up to €20.00 per hour
• Paid Travel Time
• 25 cent per KM
• Flexible working hours
• Competitive hourly and 1/2 hourly rates
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Sign up bonus €200*
• Fortnightly pay
• Two FREE tunics per year
• Free comprehensive training and support
• Refer-a-friend bonus €200*
• Wellbeing package
• Opportunities for Career Progression
• QQI enrolment and support*
• Care Assistant of the Month scheme

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Good standard of English - both spoken and written
• Caring and passionate
• One year of paid home care experience AND/OR:
• QQI Level 5 (Care Skills and Care of the Older Person) - we can help you achieve this
• Hold a full driving licence with access to a car

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITES:

• To undertake personal care and daily living tasks as agreed with the client, their family and the professionals involved with the individual service plan.
• To work at all times within the policies and procedures of Connected Health Ltd or if required Next of Kin.
• To provide clients with opportunities to express their preference as to the way tasks are carried out. - To develop and maintain professional working relationships with clients and work colleagues from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• To communicate regularly with the immediate supervisor, in particular regarding changes in the client's condition or circumstances.
• To use the services on-call system in accordance with the service guidance. To attend training including induction training, team meetings and individual supervision sessions as required.
• To complete documentation, including client records and timesheets.
• To comply with all Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• To participate in supervision, staff meetings and training activities as required.
• To be responsible for maintaining and improving own knowledge and skills through experience and training.
• To undertake additional responsibilities as requested by the Service Manager following the successful completion of specific training and personal skills development.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as required
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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.

WHY CHOOSE US:

Pioneering Homecare Revolution: Join a team at the forefront of the homecare revolution, shaping the future of homecare in Ireland.

Community Impact: Be a vital part of our commitment to making a profound impact on the lives of individuals across Ireland. Your role goes beyond caregiving; it's about fostering independence and dignity within the comfort of their own homes.

Dedication to Excellence: As one of the leading homecare companies in Ireland, we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of care.

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