(HX26-033) Health Care Assistant (Harold's Cross & Blackrock)

HX26-033: Health Care Assistant (Harolds Cross & Blackrock hospice sites)

• 1.0WTE Full Time (39 hours)
• 0.5WTE Part Time (19.5 hours)
• Relief Panel (8-39 hours)
• Indefinite duration and temporary contracts
• H.S.E. funded & Board of Directors funded contracts
• Based in Harolds Cross and Blackrock Hospice sites

The successful candidate will help to ensure that a caring creative environment is achieved within the ward paying attention to the highest possible quality of nursing care. The successful candidate will understand the Core Values of OLH&CS and the philosophy of care on the ward.

Essential Requirements

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of FETAC/ QQI Level 5 Major Award in one of the following:

o Health Service Skills

o Healthcare Support

o Nursing Studies

OR

• International healthcare qualifications should be equivalent to the FETAC/ QQI Level 5 Major Healthcare Award (as above). To confirm if your International Healthcare qualification is equivalent please refer to NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications: minimum of 1 years experience employed as a Health Care Assistant preferably in a healthcare facility setting.

AND /OR

• Relevant QQI student work experience hours equal to or greater than120 hours undertaken in a clinical environment e.g. hospital hospice nursing home.

Desirable Requirements

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of QQI Level 5 component Certificate in Activities of Living Patient Care (5N3707)

OR

• QQI level 5 component Certificate in Nursing Theory & Practice (5N4325).

Informal enquiries are most welcome. Please contact Stefan Weimer Assistant Director of Nursing 01-

A detailed Job Description & Person Specification can be downloaded below or by contacting the HR Department

Latest date for receipt of applications is 12pm (noon) on Friday 8thMay 2026

Our Ladys Hospice & Care Services reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.

Our Ladys Hospice & Care Services is an equal opportunities employer and supports a smoke free environment.

Required Experience:

Junior IC