Location: On site / Foxrock Dublin 18; Job type: Permanent / Full-time; Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Other; Annual Salary range: from €36,288.00 to €45,484.00; Salary Scale for Position: €36,288 – €45,484
Details of Service
Leopardstown Park Hospital is a registered centre for the provision of services to older people. It provides Day services and Long‑Term Care, situated in South Co. Dublin. Established in 1917, the hospital continues to provide interdisciplinary services on a seven‑day, twenty‑four‑hour basis. It is currently registered for 120 long‑stay beds.
Reporting Relationship
The post holder will report to the Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) or deputy or other manager as appropriate.
Purpose of the Post
The role of the Health Care Assistant is to support nursing staff in the delivery of care to residents under the supervision of the Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM2/CNM1) and Registered Nurses. The primary role is to assist Registered Nurses with direct and indirect patient care and associated duties. The HCA also works with other members of the interdisciplinary care team such as Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Activities staff, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
Qualifications and/or experience:
(i) The Care of the Older Person Health Skills Fetec Level 5 qualification (all modules completed)
(ii) A relevant healthcare qualification
Additional requirement: Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role.
Relevant Level 5 qualifications (QQI/FETAC) include:
QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support
QQI Level 5 Nursing Studies
QQI Level 5 Community Care
QQI Level 5 Community Health Services
(A full QQI/FETAC Level 5 major award requires a minimum of 120 credits/8 modules – a component certificate will not suffice.)
Equal Opportunity Statement
Leopardstown Park Hospital is an equal opportunities employer.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 15th April 2026 @ 4pm.
A full Job Description is available on request.
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