Multitask Assistant - Dungarvan

Carechoice; Dungarvan; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Garda Vetting

Competitive pay

Subsidised meals

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Free healthcare uniform

Annual leave + Loyalty bonus

Refer a friend bonus

On-site parking

Bike to work scheme

Job summary

CareChoice is a leading residential home in Ireland, providing a safe, welcoming environment for older residents. We are seeking a kind and reliable Multitast Assistant at our Dungarvan home to maintain high cleanliness and hygiene standards across the facility.

The ideal candidate is passionate about elder care, capable of working independently or in a team, and comfortable with varied shifts and English language requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential care environment is desirable but not essential.
• Passion for elder care and creating a safe, clean living space for residents.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of general areas and residents' rooms.
• Proper use and storage of cleaning equipment and solutions.
• Collection and correct disposal of domestic waste.
• Clean spillages promptly and use wet signs where required.
• Wash, dry and iron personal and household laundry.
• Manage trays, dishwasher and keep kitchen unit clean.
• Wash crockery and cutlery as required; set up meal trays.
• Ensure safe work practices and a safe environment at all times.
• Rotational and flexible shifts according to needs of the home.

Skills

Experience in similar environment

Elder care passion

Independent / team worker

Professional, caring, empathetic

Adapting to challenging environments

Good English language skills

Flexible shifts (Mon-Sun)

Job description

Location: On site / Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full or part-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Other
Salary: Competitive salary

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.

We are now looking for a kind and reliable Multitast Assistant for our CareChoice Dungarvan Home, to provide excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene that are maintained throughout our Home.

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.
• Responsible for washing, drying and ironing of all personal and household Laundry within the nursing home in a timely manner
• 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

What we offer:

• Comprehensive induction training
• Free Garda Vetting
• A rewarding working environment, with support from supervisors and managers
• Competitive rates of pay
• Subsidised meals
• 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

• On-site parking

Job Types: Full & Part Time

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

• Bike to work scheme
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking