Job Overview
The focus keyword for this role is Health Care Assistant Cork. St. Finbarr’s Hospital is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join its Older Persons Services team in Cork. This is a permanent wholetime opportunity within a respected public healthcare setting, supporting high-quality, person-centred care for older adults.
This role offers the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the comfort, dignity and wellbeing of residents while developing your healthcare career within a structured HSE environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct personal care and support to residents in accordance with care plans.
- Assist with activities of daily living including hygiene, mobility and nutrition.
- Support nursing staff in delivering high standards of patient-centred care.
- Maintain accurate documentation and report changes in residents’ conditions.
- Promote dignity, privacy and independence for all service users.
- Adhere to infection prevention, health and safety, and safeguarding policies.
- Participate in training and ongoing professional development.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Relevant QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare Support or equivalent.
- Experience working in a healthcare or residential care setting is desirable.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
- Eligibility to work in Ireland.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with HSE Health Care Assistant Grade 6075 pay scale (in line with national public sector agreements).
- Permanent Wholetime contract.
- Public sector pension scheme.
- Annual leave entitlement in accordance with HSE policies.
- Access to training and career progression opportunities within the health service.
Location & Employer Information
This position is based at St. Finbarr’s Hospital, Cork, within the HSE South West region (Kerry and Cork). The hospital provides dedicated services for older persons, delivering specialist care in a supportive and professional environment.
The role forms part of the public health service, offering structured career pathways and nationally agreed pay and conditions.
Application Details
This opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
- Reference: SWPCC94533
- Category: Patient and Client Care
- Advertisement Type: External
- Recruiter: HSE South West – Kerry and Cork
Please ensure you download, save and read the Job Specification, Applicant Information Document and Application Form before applying. These documents are available at the bottom of the official advertisement page.
For technical issues with uploading the application form, contact: eleanor.crowley@hse.ie
Informal enquiries can be made to Ann Marie Irwin, Director of Nursing, St. Finbarr’s Hospital:
Email: annmarie.irwin@hse.ie
Tel: 0873393760
Apply online via: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/94533
Last Day to Apply: 13 April 2026 at 12:00 PM
