Posted 28 August, 2026
Healthcare Assistant
Childrens Health Ireland
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1391164109
Purpose of the Role
To assist with the delivery of patient care under the supervision and direction of nursing or other professional staff.
"Healthcare assistants provide assistance, support and direct personal care to patients and residents in a variety of healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, aged care facilities, as well as community and domestic settings. They generally work in support, or under delegation, direction and supervision, of health professionals. They support multi-disciplinary teams in the delivery of high-quality care." - International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO).
The theory of family centred care is one that values child and adolescent, family and community participation in the planning, delivery, evaluation and quality improvement of health care services in order to achieve best possible health outcomes. HSE aims to facilitate the involvement of children and adolescents in their healthcare according to their maturity, age and any relevant law. There is evidence that participation in health leads to better outcomes and better quality of care.
The successful candidate may be required to work across CHI sites and services in line with organisational requirements and the development of the new children's hospital and associated services.
Eligibility criteria, qualifications and experience
Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:
Possess a relevant* Health Skills qualification as outlined in the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) formerly FETAC on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) of not less than QQI Level 5.
OR
Possess a relevant Healthcare qualification at not less than QQI Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
OR
Be currently undertaking a relevant Health Skills QQI Level 5 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) with a commitment to complete the appropriate health skills QQI Level 5 qualification within 2 years of taking up post.
OR
Be currently employed as a Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant, Attendant, Multi-Task Attendant, or in a comparable role for at least 2 years and give an undertaking to acquire an appropriate Health Skills qualification at not less than QQI Level 5 programme on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) within 2 years of taking up post.
AND
Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the role.
How to Apply & Informal Enquiries
Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above are met.
The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.
* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV's will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Wednesday 9th September 2026 by 11:45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking 'Apply for Job'.
Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact: Louise Purcell CNM3 at [email protected], Clara Murtagh ADON at [email protected]
For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist - Naomi McGrath at [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE:
CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.
It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.
Below, you'll find the list of commencement dates for your information.
• 5th October 2026
• 2nd November 2026
• 7th December 2026
• 4th January 2027
• 8th February 2027
• 8th March 2027
To assist with the delivery of patient care under the supervision and direction of nursing or other professional staff.
"Healthcare assistants provide assistance, support and direct personal care to patients and residents in a variety of healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, aged care facilities, as well as community and domestic settings. They generally work in support, or under delegation, direction and supervision, of health professionals. They support multi-disciplinary teams in the delivery of high-quality care." - International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO).
The theory of family centred care is one that values child and adolescent, family and community participation in the planning, delivery, evaluation and quality improvement of health care services in order to achieve best possible health outcomes. HSE aims to facilitate the involvement of children and adolescents in their healthcare according to their maturity, age and any relevant law. There is evidence that participation in health leads to better outcomes and better quality of care.
The successful candidate may be required to work across CHI sites and services in line with organisational requirements and the development of the new children's hospital and associated services.
Eligibility criteria, qualifications and experience
Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:
Possess a relevant* Health Skills qualification as outlined in the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) formerly FETAC on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) of not less than QQI Level 5.
OR
Possess a relevant Healthcare qualification at not less than QQI Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
OR
Be currently undertaking a relevant Health Skills QQI Level 5 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) with a commitment to complete the appropriate health skills QQI Level 5 qualification within 2 years of taking up post.
OR
Be currently employed as a Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant, Attendant, Multi-Task Attendant, or in a comparable role for at least 2 years and give an undertaking to acquire an appropriate Health Skills qualification at not less than QQI Level 5 programme on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) within 2 years of taking up post.
AND
Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the role.
How to Apply & Informal Enquiries
Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above are met.
The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.
* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV's will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Wednesday 9th September 2026 by 11:45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking 'Apply for Job'.
Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact: Louise Purcell CNM3 at [email protected], Clara Murtagh ADON at [email protected]
For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist - Naomi McGrath at [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE:
CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.
It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.
Below, you'll find the list of commencement dates for your information.
• 5th October 2026
• 2nd November 2026
• 7th December 2026
• 4th January 2027
• 8th February 2027
• 8th March 2027
