For the South West Region, the Eligibility Criteria for the role of Health Care Assistant Home Support is as follows –

(i) A QQI Further Education and Training (FET) Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills

Or

(ii) a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Healthcare Support

Or

(iii) a QQI Level 5 Nursing Studies

Or

(iv) a QQI Level 5 Community Care

Or

(v) an equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction

Or

(vi) Have successfully completed the modules Care of the Older Person and Care Support as part of a QQI Level 5 in Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support or Nursing Studies with commitment to complete the remaining modules within an 18 month timeframe

Or

(vii) Have commenced in a QQI Level 5 course in Health Service Skills or Health Care Support or Nursing Studies, with commitment to complete the course within an 18 month timeframe