Housekeeping Assistant - €14.61 per hour

CareChoice Group Ireland; Dungarvan; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Garda Vetting

Competitive pay

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Uniform provided

Annual leave + Loyalty bonus

Job summary

CareChoice Group Ireland is hiring Housekeeping Assistants in Dungarvan to maintain a clean, safe living environment for residents. The role supports daily tasks across general areas and residents' rooms, with proper handling of cleaning supplies and waste disposal.

The ideal candidate has excellent English, a caring attitude, and flexibility to cover varied shifts. Training and development opportunities are provided alongside a supportive supervisory team.

Qualifications

• Previous practical experience desirable but not essential.
• Passion about elder care and providing residents with a safe, clean environment.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Be comfortable in a sometimes challenging environment.

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 needs of the nursing home.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Empathy

English proficiency

Flexible shifts

Job description

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:

• Comprehensive induction training
• Free Garda Vetting
• A rewarding working environment, with support from supervisors and managers
• Competitive rates of pay
• Training & Development opportunities
• 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