Health Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Bon Secours Hospital in Tralee is seeking a Health Care Assistant for a 2-year fixed-term contract, 39 hours per week, with a salary of €36,651 per annum.

The role involves providing personal care and emotional support, assisting with daily activities, upholding dignity and infection control standards, and working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. Successful candidates must commit to attaining FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Assistant within 1–2 years of joining.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory relevant acute hospital experience
• Commit to attain FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Assistant qualification within 1-2 years
• Knowledge of confidential patient information management
• Ability to carry out basic procedures under the direction of registered nursing staff
• Empathetic and caring approach to patients and relatives maintaining dignity and respect
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent patient care skills

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

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Assistant

Job description

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

39 Hours per week

2 year Fixed Term

€36651.00 per annum

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

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 22nd October 2026

BON SECOURS HOSPITAL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.