With over 20 years of experience in the Nursing Homes Sector, the CareChoice Team is focused on transitioning CareChoice to become the most trusted and respected Nursing Home brand in Ireland. We provide dedicated care and a safe and welcoming home for all our Residents. Our ethos is to create a home from home for our clients, where they can live life to the full with support and respect, whilst enjoying building relationships with all our staff.
We are now looking for a kind and reliable Housekeeping Assistant for our Finglas Nursing home, to provide excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene that are maintained throughout our Home.
The Ideal Candidate will have:
* Previous practical experience in working in a similar environment is desirable but not essential.
* Passion about elder care, providing residents with a safe, clean environment to live in.
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
* A professional, caring and empathetic nature.
* Be comfortable working in a sometimes challenging environment.
* Good level of English language skills.
* Availability to work varied shift patterns, Monday to Sunday.
Your Job will involve:
* Daily cleaning of the general areas and residents' rooms within the nursing home.
* Proper use and storage of cleaning equipment and cleaning solutions.
* Collection and correct disposable of domestic waste.
* Cleaning of spillages as they occur and proper use of wet signs.
* To collect trays, use of the dishwasher and maintain a clean and tidy kitchen in the unit.
* To wash up crockery, cutlery etc. as required.
* Set up of trays for meals.
* Ensure safe work practices are observed and the environment is safe at all times.
* The post will be rotational and flexible according to the needs of the nursing home
What we offer:
* Comprehensive induction training
* Free Garda Vetting
* A rewarding working environment, with support from supervisors and managers
* Competitive rates of pay.
* Paid quality training
* Continuous professional development
* Opportunities for promotion within an expanding group
* Extensive in-house training (NMBI approved).
* Employee Assistance Programme which offers advice and support.
* 1 Free Uniform/year.
* Free parking.
* Free healthcare uniform - one tunic paid for per year by CareChoice.
* Refer a friend bonus.