Domestic Assistant

Evergreen Care; The Municipal District of Greystones; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Free on-site parking

Meals provided

Flexible working

Job summary

Evergreen Care is seeking a Domestic Assistant for its Greystones area nursing home. The role involves daily cleaning of resident areas, laundry duties, and assisting with kitchen cleanliness.

Flexible shifts include Monday to Sunday, with a permanent full-time contract and opportunities for a compassionate, people-oriented candidate to join our caring community. Experience in a similar role and HACCP knowledge are preferable, with full English fluency and the ability to work 36+ hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and have great interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience or a relevant qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of general areas and residents' rooms.
• Take delivery of goods and store them properly.
• Laundry duties including washing and drying residents' clothes and linens.
• Assist with cleaning of the kitchen in the evenings.

Skills

Compassionate

Interpersonal skills

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.

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 twelve 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. Greystones Nursing Home is an equal opportunities employer.

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

Experience in a similar role and knowledge of HACCP is preferable.

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.

The candidate must be fully fluent in English at a conversational level and have full flexibility to work 36+ hours per week, including shifts from Monday to Sunday.

Shifts available Monday - Sunday: Housekeeping from 8.00 - 1700 & Laundry from 8.00 - 16.00.

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.
• Assisting with the cleaning of the kitchen in the evenings.
• Laundry duties include washing and drying residents' clothes, bedsheets, and towels; folding and putting items away; and ironing as required. Laundry and housekeeping shifts are scheduled on separate days.

Why Choose Us:

• A unique, friendly, and caring work environment
• Flexible working
• Uniforms and badge provided.
• Free on-site parking
• Meals offered
• Competitive hourly rate plus nightly, Sunday & Public Holiday premium.

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