A Close Look at Healthcare Assistant Jobs in Dublin
Working as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) brings many rewards. Knowing you’re making a difference in the lives of those you care for, fulfilling a personal purpose and building relationships with patients, families and colleagues make each day meaningful and different.
Healthcare Assistant Jobs in Dublin
There are HCA jobs in Dublin across all healthcare settings. There is always a need for good HCAs in nursing homes ,residential care facilities, hospitals and voluntary organisations. Many HCAs work out in the community, caring for the elderly and within Day Services and Outreach programmes for those with intellectual disabilities.
At TTM, we can offer you your choice of Dublin HCA jobs as we have Tier 1 status with the HSE for supplying HCAs. This means we are a preferred agency that provides temporary staff to the HSE. HCAs registered with us have access to a wide range of HSE shifts and jobs across all public healthcare services in Ireland. There’s great freedom and flexibility in this: as an agency HCA working with us in Dublin you can choose the shifts that suit your needs and lifestyle, including early mornings, late evenings, nights and weekend.
We can offer you HCA jobs in Blanchardstown, Clontarf, Crumlin, Dun Laoghaire, Fairview, Finglas, Leopardstown, Nutgrove, Palmerstown, Rathfarnham, Rathgar, Swords, Tallaght, Walkinstown and other locations across Dublin.
Dublin hospitals where you might work include Beaumont, Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital, Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin, Temple Street and Tallaght Hospitals, Tallaght Hospital, Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown, Coombe Women and Infant’s University Hospital, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, National Maternity Hospital Hollis Street, Peamount Healthcare, Rotunda Hospital, Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Saint Colmcille’s Hospital Loughlinstown, Saint James’ Hospital, Saint Joseph’s Hospital Edenmore, Saint Luke’s Hospital Rathgar, Saint Michael’s Hospital, Dún Laoghaire, Saint Vincent’s University Hospital and Tallaght University Hospital.
We also have jobs in services including mainstream care, residential care, intellectual disability support, homelessness services, addiction support, mainstream childcare, and elderly care.
What’s Life in Dublin Like?
HCA jobs in Dublin give you the best of urban living. As Ireland’s capital, Dublin city is metropolitan, but it still feels like a small city and its layout makes it very walkable compared with other European cities. Public transport is easy and convenient too, with Dublin Bus, Luas (tram), and DART (train) all serving the city.
Dublin is lively, historic and cultural, and from the gorgeous Georgian streets, the bridges of the River Liffey, beautiful Trinity College and Dublin Castle – everyone loves the buzz. Dublin is great for shopping, but there are also many lovely green areas too, including Phoenix Park and St. Stephen’s Green. As a multi-cultural city, the food scene in Dublin is fabulous – from cosy traditional pubs to indie coffee shops, cafes and a great night-life scene. There’s a real love for the arts in Dublin, with world class theatre shows, arena music concerts and festivals.
The suburbs and towns around Dublin city are great places to live. Residential towns like Tallaght and Blanchardstown are on the commuter belt and have plenty of shopping and sports facilities, while areas in the south such as Dún Laoghaire, Dalkey, and Blackrock are coastal havens – great to escape to for a seafront walk. Beach life is never far away either – with Sandymount, Portmarnock and Killiney just outside the city.
Weather-wise, Dublin is mild, damp, and changeable, with winter temperatures typically 2–8 °C), and mild summers around 15–22 °C.
What is the Cost of Living in Dublin?
Accommodation in Dublin can be expensive but the suburbs around the city can offer a better deal. For example, rent in Tallaght can be 20-30% lower than in central Dublin, and a 1-bed apartment costs from €1,300–€1,600. A room in a shared house is more affordable and a popular option. Weekly groceries cost about €60–€100 per person and eating out in a pub costs around €12–€20 for a main meal.
How Much Can I Earn and What Are the Benefits?
TTM pays HCAs in Dublin market leading rates of pay, flexible working hours and payment weekly not monthly. Our HCAs also have access to our Perks at Work rewards and discount programme and our Employee Assistance Programme. Plus, as a TTM HCA you can manage your working schedules easily and conveniently through our ROTA app.
Can I Progress My Career as an HCA in Dublin?
Apart from a great career in itself, working as an HCA in Dublin can lead to other opportunities. Many HCAs progress to Advanced HC roles, work in Social Care or go on to study Nursing.
