Healthcare Assistant - Rapid Response, Castlebar

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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