Windmill Healthcare is looking for reliable Multi-task Assistant for Willow Brooke Care Centre, College Road, Castleisland, Co. Kerry.
Our Multitask Assistants will work as a member of our care team, delivering and ensuring the highest levels of care to our Residents.
This role will report directly to the Director of Nursing.
Duties & Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Housekeeping Assistant:
* Maintain all areas in the care centre to a high standard of cleanliness, tidiness and hygiene.
* Carry out assigned housekeeping duties including cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, polishing and mopping of equipment, furnishings, crockery, cutlery, kitchen appliances, toilets, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, windows and refuse disposal areas.
* Domestic and hazardous waste disposal; ensure bins are collected, cleaned and kept in a hygienic manner at all times.
* Cleaning of spillages as they occur and proper use of safety signs.
* Adhere to infection control policies and procedures and keep up-to-date on best practices.
* Report and record any observed defects on the premises and grounds, equipment or other problems that may affect the general standard of service.
Laundry Assistant:
* Arrange the resident's laundry into relevant groups, preparing soiled clothing and linen for laundry processing.
* Liaise and coordinate with external laundry personnel if any linen is laundered externally.
* Folding and storage of clothing and linen.
* Ensure the highest quality standard is achieved in relation to stain removal, cleanliness, and dryness.
* Ensure statutory Health, Safety & Fire, and Infection Control standards in the laundry area are adhered to.
Kitchen Assistant:
* Ensure the highest standards of Health, Safety, Fire, Food Handling, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (H.A.C.C.P) and Infection Control are adhered to at all times.
* Support and assist the Catering Supervisor/Chef to document all associated records with ordering, receiving, and maintaining of foods in accordance with safe practices and legislation.
* Assist and support the Catering Supervisor/Chef in the preparation and cooking of excellent quality and wholesome meals and home baking.
* Support the Catering Supervisor/Chef to ensure all daily menus are balanced and meet our resident's individual requirements.
* Gain knowledge in food nutrition and diet standards suitable for older people and the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) guidelines.
* Ensure safe storage of foods in accordance with legislative standards.
Education & Qualifications:
Current and valid Infection Control, Manual and Resident Moving & Handling & Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Certificates (training can be provided if required).
Skills and Experience:
* Possess a high regard for and practice good health and safety procedures at all times.
* Passionate about delivering outstanding care to older people and be a committed, patient, and caring person with a sense of humour and a positive outlook on life.
* Establish and maintain relationships with residents that are based on respect and equality.
What do we offer?
* Guaranteed hours contracts
* Free Garda Vetting
* Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development
* Opportunities for career progression
* Discounted Food
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