Compassionate Elder Care Housekeeper (Full-Time)

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Swords; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 Free Uniform/year

Competitive rate of pay

Paid quality training.

Opportunities for promotion within the

Employee Assistance Program

Rewarding environment with supervisor/

Job summary

CareChoice Swords is seeking a full-time Housekeeping Assistant to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the home. You will work with care teams to ensure a safe, pleasant environment for residents.

The role requires a caring, reliable individual with good English and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Staff benefits and training are provided; shifts vary and include weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous practical experience 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

English proficiency

Independence

Empathetic care

Flexible shifts

Teamwork

Job description

CareChoice Swords is seeking a full-time Housekeeping Assistant to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the home. You will work with care teams to ensure a safe, pleasant environment for residents.

The role requires a caring, reliable individual with good English and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Staff benefits and training are provided; shifts vary and include weekends.