Current Vacancies

The Catering Assistant shall support the Head Chef and Catering Team in the management of the Foundation’s catering services and to ensure the highest standards of quality and food safety in the provision of food and catering services to patients, staff and visitors.

Candidates will have:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Catering environment
• Experience in a Hospital/Healthcare setting desirable but not essential
• Ideally have some experience of food preparation / cooking skills
• Good working knowledge & experience of HACCP
• Excellent interpersonal experience and ability to work closely with team members
• A willingness to be flexible in relation to rosters/shifts.

Submissions welcome from all suitably qualified candidates who are interested in the above position.

Closing date for receipt of all applications is 10.00 a.m. Wednesday, 13^th September 2023

Please contact Ann Dolan, Director of HR adolan@galwayhospice.ie for a detailed job description and Application Form.

The Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Fixed Term from September 2023 to January 2024

The primary role of the Health Care Assistant will be to assist members of the multidisciplinary team in providing the highest standard of physical, psychological, social and spiritual care for patients, their relatives and friends

Applicants must have:

(i)         A FETAC in Healthcare or equivalent is essential.

(ii)        Experience in Palliative Care or Hospital setting.

(iii)       Two years’ experience as Health Care Assistant

(iv)       Previous experience in a vibrant Day Care environment or similar with experience of activity/event organisation desirable

(v)        Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

(vi)       IT Skills

(vii)      A desire to help / care for people

(viii)     A reliable, diligent and trustworthy character

(ix)       Treat all information confidentially and sensitively.

Closing date for receipt of all applications is 11.00 a.m. Thursday, 14^th September  2023

Please forward your CV and letter of application to Ann Dolan, Director of HR, on adolan@galwayhospice.ie

Alternatively, application forms, if desired, are available on request

Galway Hospice Foundation is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Reporting to the Director of Nursing and Therapy Services Manager, the Aromatherapist will support the organisation’s commitment to improving our patients’ lives and general wellbeing.

Essential:

• Have a recognised, accredited Aromatherapy qualification: ITEC, CIDESO, CIBTAC.
• Be a member of appropriate practice Professional body. I.e. Aromatherapy – IFPA (International Federation or Professional Aromatherapist) or IMTA (Irish Massage Therapist Association.)

Desirable:

• Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in area of expertise, ideally in a healthcare setting.
• Have an appreciation of the challenges faced by those availing of hospice services.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have the ability to work on own initiative and willingness to work flexibly.
• Be able to demonstrate a willingness to work under supervision provided by the Complementary Therapies Department within the Galway Hospice Foundation.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who are interested in the above position.

Closing date for receipt of all applications is Thursday,  14^th September, 2023 @ 10am

Informal enquiries for any / all positions can be made by telephoning Ms. Mairead Carr (Director of Nursing) on 091-770868 or by email at mcarr@galwayhospice.ie

Please contact Ann Dolan, Director of HR adolan@galwayhospice.ie for a detailed job description and Application Form.

Galway Hospice Governed Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who are interested in the above position.

The successful candidate will help to ensure that a caring environment is achieved within the In Patient Unit (IPU), contributing to the highest possible quality of nursing care.

Candidates will have:

(i)        Registration in General Nursing with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI

(ii)       12-18 months post graduate experience.

(iii)      Experience in palliative care/oncology setting desirable but not essential.

(iv)      Ideally, a PDip in Palliative care (or similar e.g. Oncology, Haematology, Gerontology) or a  willingness to undertake same post probationary period.

(v)       Other relevant experience will be considered.

(vi)      A commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork

(vii)     Possess well developed interpersonal and effective organisational skills suited to the ethos and environment of a Hospice setting.

Informal enquiries can be made by telephoning Ms. Mairead Carr (Director of Nursing) on 091-770868 or by email at mcarr@galwayhospice.ie.

Please contact Ann Dolan, Director of HR adolan@galwayhospice.ie for a detailed Job Description and Application Form

Galway Hospice Foundation is an Equal Opportunities Employer