Health Care Assistant

Bon Secours Health System; Ireland; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Hospital, Tralee, Co. Kerry is seeking a Health Care Assistant on a 39-hour-per-week, fixed-term contract of two years. The role supports patients with personal care, daily activities, and infection control, working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants should have relevant hospital experience and are required to work towards the FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Assistant qualification within 1–2 years of joining. Closing date: 23 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
• Empathetic and caring approach to patients and relatives.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and emotional support.
• Supporting daily activities and independence for patients.
• Promoting dignity, respect and wellbeing.
• Working with families and healthcare professionals as part of a team.
• Maintaining infection control standards.
• Keeping an accurate daily record of patient care.
• Monitoring all aspects of patient care.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Infection control

Independent working

Education

FETAC Level 5 Healthcare

Job description

BON SECOURS HOSPITAL, Strand Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry, V92 P663

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Application Details

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Job Description

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

39 Hours per week2 year Fixed Term€36651.00 per annum

Location: Bon Secours Hospital, Strand Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry, V92 P663

Applications from suitably qualified/ experienced persons are invited to apply for the position of Health Care Assistant with Bon Secours Health System CLG, trading as Bon Secours Hospital, Tralee

Job Purpose The fundamental philosophy guiding this position will be to promote and preserve the Bon Secours mission, values (Human Dignity, Integrity, Compassion, Stewardship & Service) and ethos by effective delivery of mission objectives in your capacity as a Health Care Assistant.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and emotional support
• Supporting individuals with daily activities and independence
• Promoting dignity, respect and wellbeing
• Working as part of a supportive team alongside families and healthcare professionals
• Maintaining excellent Infection control standards
• Keeping an accurate daily record of all care delivered to our patients
• Monitoring all aspects of our patients care

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements at a minimum:

• Satisfactory relevant acute hospital experience
• Successful candidates must commit to attain FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Assistant qualification within 1-2 years of joining the organisation
• Knowledge in relation to the management of confidential patient information
• Ability to carry out basic procedures as delegated by and under the direction of registered nursing staff.
• Ability to demonstrate an empathetic and caring approach to patients and relatives and work so that patients' dignity and respect is maintained at all times.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent Patient Care Skills

Closing date for receipt of applications 23rd October 2026

BON SECOURS HOSPITAL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Entry Level