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Meets the Irish General Employment Permit (care roles) salary threshold (€32,691, as of Oct 2026)

  • Irish General Employment Permit (care roles) threshold: €32,691 a year.
  • Posted pay, full-time and yearly: €34,091.

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  • Cork, Ireland
  • From €16.81/hour
  • Employment type: Full-time ·

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Bon Secours Health System IrelandPosted on the employer’s careers page · easyservice.wd5.myworkdayjobs.comPermit employer (IE) — employer-level; what this means

Description (EN)

Healthcare Assistant

Relief Contract

The Bon Secours Care Village is unique in our health system as this facility provides long-term care for residents. We focus on the needs of each resident and enhancing their quality of life through exceptional care. The exceptional people working at this facility form a dedicated team of healthcare and professional staff caring for residents.

If you are a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant looking to join our dynamic healthcare team, we encourage you to apply today for this rare opportunity.  The successful applicant will be required to always provide, enhance and maintain the highest standards in patient care.

Candidate Requirements:

  • A minimum of a FETAC Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support/ Pre-nursing Studies. (All 8 Modules completed, 120 Credits)
  • Completed Leaving Certificate (Pass in at least 6 subjects)
  • Experience working in a healthcare setting would be an advantage
  • Student Nurses also welcome to apply
  • Must have eligibility to work in Ireland
  • Must be available full time to rotate to days, nights and weekends.

Person Specification:

  • Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.
  • Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken
  • Must be computer literate
  • Flexibility and excellent use of initiative
  • Flexible for days nights and weekend shift rotation

Why Join Us?

At Bon Secours Care Village Cork, we are committed to providing excellent resident-centred care in a supportive and collaborative environment. If successful, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to maintaining high standards of care while fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and continuous professional development.

How to Apply

Applications for the above post are to be submitted online to Aine Ryan, Talent Acquisition Specialist. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to our careers page where you can upload your resume. Not all fields in the application process are required to submit your CV successfully. Please ensure you have received a notification that your application is submitted.

Relief/If and When Contract

This position does not guarantee any hours of work. Work will be offered on an 'if and when' basis, dependent on business requirements. You are under no obligation to accept any work offered, and the Company is under no obligation to offer you work. There is no mutuality of obligation between you and the Company outside of the hours actually worked.  Hourly rate of pay is €16.81 per hour.

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any assistance, please contact apryan@bonsecours.ie.  Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care to the community of Cork.

BON SECOURS HEATH SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

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