Compassionate Housekeeping Assistant - Elder Care (PartTime)

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Macroom; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Garda Vetting provided

Subsidised meals

Training & Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Free healthcare uniform

Additional annual leave

Annual Loyalty bonus

Refer a friend bonus

On-site parking

Job summary

CareChoice Macroom is seeking a kind and reliable Housekeeping Assistant to maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the home. The role is part-time, with on-site work at Sleveen East, Macroom, Co. Cork, Ireland, and involves rotation and varied shifts from Monday to Sunday.

You will be responsible for daily cleaning of general areas and resident rooms, proper handling of cleaning equipment, and maintaining a safe, tidy kitchen area within the unit.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 disposal 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

Experience in similar environment

Elder care passion

Independent or team worker

Empathetic nature

English proficiency

Flexible shifts

Job description

CareChoice Macroom is seeking a kind and reliable Housekeeping Assistant to maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the home. The role is part-time, with on-site work at Sleveen East, Macroom, Co. Cork, Ireland, and involves rotation and varied shifts from Monday to Sunday.

You will be responsible for daily cleaning of general areas and resident rooms, proper handling of cleaning equipment, and maintaining a safe, tidy kitchen area within the unit.