St. Finbarr’s Hospital in Cork is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join the Integrated Care Programme for Older People (ICPOP) within HSE South West. This permanent whole-time opportunity offers the chance to support older persons through high-quality patient-centred care in a respected healthcare environment.
This Health Care Assistant role in Cork is ideal for candidates passionate about delivering compassionate care, supporting multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and contributing to positive outcomes for older adults within the HSE South West region.
Job Overview
The successful candidate will work within the Integrated Care Programme for Older People (ICPOP) service based at St. Finbarr’s Hospital, Douglas Road, Cork. The role involves assisting healthcare professionals in delivering essential care and support services to older persons while maintaining high standards of dignity, safety, and patient wellbeing.
This permanent HSE healthcare role offers strong career stability, valuable experience within the public healthcare sector, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative clinical environment focused on improving integrated care services for older people across Cork.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality personal and practical care to patients and service users
- Support nursing and multidisciplinary teams in daily clinical activities
- Assist older persons with mobility, nutrition, hygiene, and comfort needs
- Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with healthcare staff
- Promote dignity, independence, and wellbeing for all service users
- Follow HSE infection prevention, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures
- Support integrated care initiatives within the ICPOP programme
- Contribute to a positive and professional healthcare environment
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Relevant Health Care Assistant qualification or equivalent healthcare support certification
- Previous experience working in healthcare, elder care, or patient support settings is desirable
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Commitment to delivering compassionate and patient-focused care
- Understanding of infection prevention and healthcare safety standards
- Flexibility and reliability in a clinical care environment
- Eligibility to work in Ireland
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary for this Health Care Assistant Cork role will be aligned with HSE pay scales for Grade 6075 positions. The role is offered on a permanent whole-time basis and includes access to public sector employment benefits, annual leave entitlements, pension schemes, and opportunities for ongoing professional development and training within the HSE.
Working within St. Finbarr’s Hospital provides the opportunity to contribute to integrated care services supporting older people while developing valuable experience within one of Ireland’s largest healthcare organisations.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at St. Finbarr’s Hospital, Douglas Road, Cork, operating under HSE South West: Kerry and Cork services. The ICPOP programme focuses on enhancing coordinated healthcare services for older persons and improving patient outcomes through integrated care pathways.
HSE South West delivers essential healthcare services across Cork and Kerry, offering healthcare professionals the opportunity to work in dynamic clinical settings with meaningful impact on community healthcare delivery.
Application Details
Reference: SWPCC98163
Applicants are strongly encouraged to download and read the Job Specification and Candidate Information Document before submitting an application.
For technical issues relating to the online application process, contact: nicole.griffin@hse.ie
Informal enquiries can be made to:
- Noelle O’Callaghan – Older Persons Liaison
- Email: Noelle.OCallaghan1@hse.ie
- Telephone: 087-4194347
