Health Care Assistant

Health Care Assistants

• 1.0WTE (39 hours)
• 0.5WTE (19.5 hours)
• Relief Panel (8 - 39 hours)
• Indefinite duration and temporary contracts
• H.S.E. funded & Board of Directors funded contracts
• Positions for a recruitment panel for positions in Harold’s Cross, Blackrock & Wicklow

The successful candidates 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 Qualification:

• 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:

https://qsearch.qqi.ie/WebPart/Search?searchtype=recognitions

Essential Experience:

• A 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 than, 120 hours undertaken in a clinical environment, e.g. hospital, hospice, nursing home.

Informal enquiries are most welcome. Please contact Stefan Weimer | Assistant Director of Nursing, | 01- 4912589 | sweimer@olh.ie

A detailed Job Description and Person Specification is available below or from the HR department | 01-4912594 | hr@olh.ie

Latest date for receipt of applications is 12.00pm on 13th Janaury 2025

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