Housekeeping Assistant - €14.61 per hour

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Dungarvan; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Garda Vetting

Competitive pay

Uniform provided

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

CareChoice in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Ireland, is seeking Full-Time/Part-Time Housekeeping Assistants for its nursing home. The role covers daily cleaning of resident rooms and common areas, with duties including proper handling of cleaning solutions and waste disposal, while maintaining a safe, welcoming environment.

The ideal candidate shows a caring, empathetic nature, can work independently or in a team, and has good English. Flexible shifts Mon–Sun are required.

Qualifications

• Previous practical experience in similar housekeeping in a nursing home is desirable but not essential.
• Passion for elder care and maintaining a safe, clean environment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Good level of English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of 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.
• Ensure safe work practices are observed and the environment is safe at all times.
• The post will be rotational and flexible according to the nursing home needs.

Skills

Customer care

English proficiency

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Job description

Housekeeping Assistant - €14.61 per hour

Location: On site / Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Nursing & Midwifery
HourlyFixed salary:€ 14.61

Job Description:

We are currently recruiting Full Time/Part-Time Housekeeping Assistants, for our Dungarvan Nursing home.

CareChoice is one of Ireland's leading residential homes for the older person. 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.

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.
• 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:

• Free Garda Vetting
• A rewarding working environment, with support from supervisors and managers
• Competitive rates of pay
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers advice and counselling services, for carers and their immediate families
• Free healthcare uniform - one tunic paid for per year by CareChoice
• Additional annual leave for years of service
• Annual Loyalty bonus - this is based on years of service
• Refer a friend bonus

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: €14.61 per hour