Healthcare Assistant

2 months ago


Portlaoise, Ireland Connected Health IE Full time

Join our team as a Rapid Healthcare Responder in Laois Do you have homecare experience? Yes? Alongside QQI Level 5 Health & Social Care? Apply with us today As a Rapid Healthcare Responder, you will be responsible for providing spot checks, client reviews alongside staff shadowing.


YOUR ROLE AS HEALTHCARE RAPID RESPONDER:

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 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.


BENEFITS:

  • Travel allowance*
  • €200 Sign on Bonus
  • €200 Refer a Friend
  • Flexible working hours Bi-monthly pay (paid twice a month)
  • Care Assistant of the Month scheme
  • Company uniform and full PPE
  • Wellbeing package
  • Paid induction and shadow training*
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Training & development opportunities*.


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*


ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Have a least 1 years Homecare experience in Ireland
  • Have at least 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
  • Must be available to work alternative weekends
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English
  • Full Clean Driving Licence and Access to Car

 

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

  • Have excellent interpersonal skills, and have an empathic approach to people
  • Be highly organised, and have excellent time management skills


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.


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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