Rapid Responder Healthcare Assistant – South East Dublin

Rapid Responder Healthcare Assistant – CHO6

Right at Home is one of Ireland’s leading and award-winning home care providers. We are currently recruiting a full-time Rapid Responder Healthcare Assistant to work across the CHO6 area, including South Dublin, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown area

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those we serve.

The Role

As a Rapid Responder Healthcare Assistant, you will provide safe, professional and compassionate care to clients in their own homes. You will also support the team by covering urgent or unplanned care calls when required.

Your responsibilities will include

Responding to urgent on-call issues and covering care calls when Care Workers are sick or unavailable

Delivering care in line with each client’s individual Home Care Plan

Supporting clients with personal care, showering, dressing and toileting

Providing medication prompting in accordance with the Home Care Plan

Preparing meals and assisting with light household duties

Supporting clients to maintain their independence and social involvement

Protecting the dignity, privacy, safety and well-being of clients at all times

Accurately documenting all care provided

Reporting any concerns or changes in a client’s condition in line with company policy

Supporting the Supervisor and wider care team during quieter periods

Compassion, strong communication and organisational skills, along with a calm and caring manner, are essential for this important role.

Benefits and Recognition

Pay rate from €16.50 per hour, depending on experience

Full-time hours

Flexible working days

Weekly fuel allowance

Training and ongoing support provided

Employee of the Month award

Regional and National Employee of the Year awards

Refer a Friend scheme

Opportunities for professional development and internal promotion

Required Competencies and Qualifications

Compassion, patience and empathy

Reliable, attentive and committed to providing a high standard of care

Strong communication skills with clients, families and the support team

Ability to work independently and use your own initiative

Good awareness of health and safety and organisational policies

Previous experience providing care is desirable

A minimum of two QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support modules, including Care Skills and Care of the Older Person

Commitment to completing the full QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support award within two years

Full driving licence and access to your own car

Valid Patient Moving and Handling certificate, or willingness to complete training

International Police Clearance, where applicable

Job Summary

The successful candidate will assist clients with both personal and practical care, promote independence and social involvement, and ensure that each client’s dignity, privacy and individual choices are respected.

Right at Home is an equal opportunities employer.

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