Healthcare Assistant - General Side

Peamount Healthcare is an independent voluntary organisation that operates in partnership with the HSE Health Region, Dublin and Midlands to provide a range of health and social care services. It is a registered charity and is directly funded by the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004. The hospital provides consultant led multidisciplinary specialist rehabilitation services to patients at the right time and in the right place, improving patient outcomes.

Skills and Attributes

• Professional Knowledge
• Teamwork
• Planning and Organising
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Resident Focused

Job Specification and Terms and Conditions

OVERVIEW

• Campaign Reference - RQ1067, RQ1079, RQ1080 & RQ1121
• Job Title & Grade - Healthcare Assistant - General Side
• Tenure - Permanent Full Time & Permanent Part Time posts available
• Hours of Work - 39 Hours (Full Time) 19.5 Hours (Part Time) - allocation at discretion of Department Head and in accordance with needs of service
• Department - Nursing
• Location of Post - Peamount Healthcare, Newcastle, Co. Dublin
• Working Model - Fully Onsite
• Remuneration - Current salary scale with effect from 1st February 2026: €36,288 (point 1) to €45,484 (point 9 LSI).
• Annual Leave - As per Health Service Executive (HSE)
• Closing Date - May 8th 2026
• Proposed Interview Date - To be confirmed - At least 1 week's notice will be provided
• Take Up Appointment - Successful applicant(s) must be available to take up the role within a reasonable timeframe
• Reporting Relationship - The post holder will report to the Clinical Nurse Manager 2 or designated person in charge. The post holder will be accountable to the Assistant Director of Nursing and the Director of Nursing.

Purpose of the Post

To assist with the delivery of rehab resident/older adult 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 older person/Rehab settings. They generally work in support, or under delegation, direction and supervision, of health professionals and support multi-dis ciplinary teams in the delivery of high quality care.

Benefits of Working in Peamount

• Pension
• Yearly Increment
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Free Parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Educational Funding
• Subsidised Canteen
• Award Winning Tranquillity Room
• Staff/Family Fun Days

Peamount Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer