Kilcolgan Nursing Home & Memory Care Centre is a modern 48 bed nursing home designed specifically for the needs of our residents, and we have a very caring team who work hard to make everyone feel at home.
We offer residential care as well as specialist Memory Care for residents living with dementia.
We are now looking for a General Assistant to join the team in Kilcolgan Nursing Home & Memory Care Centre on a part time basis.
Part time hours of 9am-7pm x 2 days per week, more hours available to cover holidays as required.
Purpose of the Role
As General Assistant, you will contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the home management with regards to ensuring that a high standard of cleanliness is adhered to at all times. This role will involve working in both the Kitchen and Housekeeping teams.
What does the role of a General Assistant entail?
* Carrying out all daily and weekly routines together with any special duties as directed by the home manager/person in charge
* Responsible for all aspects of cleaning within the home, such as vacuuming, damp, mopping, dusting, retaining excellent cleaning standards throughout the Nursing Home.
* Ensuring that all cleaning products/chemicals and equipment are used and stored appropriately
* Assisting in the preparation and service of all meals
* Ensuring storage, preparation and service areas are clean
* Handling laundry
* Adhere to good practice with regard to hygiene, health and safety, HACCP and COSHH Regulation at all times meeting all legislative requirements.
* Maintaining a good manner with residents, family and visitors and maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
* Ad hoc duties as required.
What are the qualifications/skills needed?
* HACCP Trained
* Experience working in a similar role preferable
* Excellent communication skills
* Can work as part of a team
* Able to work in a busy environment and deliver excellent standards
* Fluent level of English both written and oral.
All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role and the range of duties, it does not attempt to detail every activity. Given the nature of the work, it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required to work in the nursing home. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder periodically by the Home Manager
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