Right at Home is one of Ireland's leading and award-winning home care providers, we are currently hiring a full-time Rapid Responder who can work in the Navan area. Please get in touch today!!

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

Rapid Responder Healthcare Assistant – The Role

Effectively deal with emergency on-call issues, for example covering calls either directly when Care Workers are sick or absent.

Carry out all instructions relating to the direct care of clients as per Home Care Plan.

Always contribute to the protection and well-being of clients.

Provide medication prompting as per Home Care Plan

Provide help with personal care, showering and toileting

Preparing meals and light household duties.

Document any care given and any issues of concern and report as appropriate and as per company policy.

During quiet times support supervisor with their role.
Effectively deal with emergency on-call issues, for example covering calls directly when Care Workers are sick or absent from work and ensuring clients are cared for in a caring professional manner.
Compassion, good communication and organisational skills together with a calm and caring manner are vital for this important role in our company.

Benefits and recognition

Pay rate of between €16.50 per hour depending on experience

Flexible working days

Provide Training - we're passionate about investing in our people

Employee of the Month award

Employees of the Year Awards – Regional and National

Refer a Friend scheme

Professional Development - we love to promote from within!
Weekly Fuel Allowance Provided

Required Competencies and Training

Compassion, patience, and empathy

Dependable and attentive, with a strong commitment to providing high levels of care

Great communicator – with clients and support team

Ability to work alone, use initiative and be mindful of health and safety and other organisational policies at all times

Related experience providing care is desirable

2 QQI level 5 Healthcare modules – Care Skills and Care of the Elderly is a requirement (must complete the full QQI within 2 years)
Must be a fully qualified driver for this role with access to your own car

Up to date patient moving & handling certificate (or training provided)

International Police Clearance (where applicable)

Job Spec Summary

Assisting with both personal and practical care

Facilitating independence and social involvement

Ensure dignity, privacy and independence is maintained and respected

Reporting any issues to your manager

Right at Home is an equal opportunities employer

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Rapid Responder - Navan

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