Health Care Assistant (Residential Older Persons Services)
- Salary (indicative scale)
- €36,651–€45,939 / year
- Contract
- Permanent / Specified Purpose · Full time / Part time
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 3 Aug 2026
Part-time options are available for this post — the figure shown is the full-time rate, so part-time pay is pro-rata, based on the hours worked.
Details
The role is based in the HSE South West health region, specifically in the Integrated Healthcare Area Cork North and East. Locations include Fermoy Community Hospital, Midleton Community Hospital, Youghal Community Hospital, Cois Abhainn Community Hospital, Kanturk Community Hospital, Millstreet Community Hospital, Heather House Community Nursing Unit, and Mount Alvernia Hospital.
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants. The contract types available are Permanent Part-time and Specified Purpose Wholetime.
The closing date for applications is 3 August 2026 at 12:00.
Candidates will normally be given at least two weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.
Informal Enquiries
For informal enquiries, contact the relevant Director of Nursing at the specific hospital:
Fermoy Community Hospital: Marie Hayes, marie.hayes5@hse.ie, 086-1902252
Midleton Community Hospital: Grace Tabuno, grace.tabuno@hse.ie, 087-9315558
Youghal Community Hospital: Aoife Parsons, Aoife.Parsons@hse.ie, 024-92106
Cois Abhainn Community Hospital: Jasmine Augustine, jasmine.augustine@hse.ie, 024-92765
Kanturk Community Hospital: Bernadette O’Leary, bernadette.oleary@hse.ie, 086-0222491
Millstreet Community Hospital: Maureen Murphy, Maureen.Murphy@hse.ie, 029-70003
Heather House Community Nursing Unit: Ashly Bose, Ashly.Bose@hse.ie, 021-4927950
Mount Alvernia Hospital: Deirdre Sheehan, Deirdre.Sheehan1@hse.ie, 022-58400
Frequently asked
- Who can apply for this role?
- Both HSE and non-HSE applicants can apply for this role.
- What are the contract types available?
- The contract types available are Permanent Part-time and Specified Purpose Wholetime.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 3 August 2026 at 12:00.