Domestic Assistant

Evergreen Care; Borris; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Meals provided on shifts over 8 hours

Uniforms provided

Flexible working

Job summary

Evergreen Care, a leading private nursing home operator in Ireland, is hiring a Domestic Assistant who will clean general areas and residents' rooms, handle cleaning equipment safely, and help with deliveries. Training is provided and flexibility is offered.

The role emphasizes high standards of cleanliness and infection control, requires compassion and good interpersonal skills, and offers a competitive hourly rate with premiums for night shifts, Sundays and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be compassionate and have great interpersonal skills.
• Good organisation skills.
• Training will be provided for the successful candidate.
• Experience in a similar role and knowledge of HACCP is preferable however not essential.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of general areas and residents’ rooms.
• Proper use and storage of cleaning equipment and cleaning solutions.
• Taking delivery of goods and storing them.

Skills

Compassionate

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Self-motivation

Job description

Domestic Assistant

This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to further their career with one of Ireland's leading private nursing home operators.

The position is being offered on a permanent full-time basis.

Experience in a similar role and knowledge of HACCP is preferable however not essential.

Training will be provided for the successful candidate. The ideal candidate will have good organisation skills and ability to work on their own initiative.

High standards of cleanliness and infection control are a priority for the home, so a keen awareness of their importance is essential.

About the role

Duties include:

• Daily cleaning of general areas and residents’ rooms.


• Proper use and storage of cleaning equipment and cleaning solutions.


• Taking delivery of goods and storing them.

Why Choose Us:

• A unique, friendly, and caring work environment


• Flexible working


• Uniforms and badge provided.


• Meals provided on shifts over 8 hours.


• Free on-site parking


• Competitive hourly rate plus nightly, Sunday & Public Holiday premium

About Us:

Evergreen Care is a healthcare organisation providing long- and short-term residential care and services. Although our primary focus is older person care, we also cater to other people who are in need of residential care. In December 2020, Evergreen Care welcomed a new management structure and currently operates nine Nursing Homes nationwide. We offer a fresh perspective in nursing home care in the heart of Ireland communities. Each of our homes focus on creating a kind, caring and happy community for every resident in our care

To deliver our level of excellence in care, we need amazing people. From managers, nurses, and carers to administration, housekeeping and catering, each person plays a vital role in our Evergreen Care community. It’s not just their specialist skills, experience and extraordinary commitment that makes our people special but also their kind and compassionate nature. More than a job, a career with Evergreen Care means you become part of a special community where you can make a real difference to the lives of our residents every day.

Position is subject to Garda vetting and reference checks. Oakdale Nursing Home is an equal opportunities employer.

About the company

Offering a fresh approach to nursing home care

Required Criteria

• Must be compassionate and have great interpersonal skills

Desired Criteria

• Previous experience or a relevant qualification are preferred