Resident-Centric Domestic & Laundry Lead

Evergreen Care; Ulster; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergreen Care in Mullynahinch is seeking a dedicated Domestic and Laundry assistant to maintain a clean, tidy home environment and provide laundry services tailored to residents' needs.

The role emphasises person-centred care, upholding privacy, dignity and independence, and requires collaboration with nursing staff to ensure a home-like atmosphere and high quality of life for residents.

Responsibilities

• To ensure that the private and common spaces of the home are always clean and tidy and to provide the laundry requirements for each resident as per their individual needs.
• To adhere to all company policies in the best interest of residents and staff.
• To attend all compulsory training as organised by Castlebridge Manor Nursing Home.
• To assist the nursing staff in their role ensuring to agree to do only those tasks that you are competent and confident in carrying out.
• To report all observed changes in the condition or mental state of all residents to the nurse on duty.
• To ensure that a ‘home-like’ environment and atmosphere is maintained where the resident is seen as the central figure in all decision making, ensuring that their right to individuality, privacy, dignity, independence, and choice is always updated.
• To manage the Domestic & Laundry roster on a weekly basis with regards to absenteeism/sickness and arrange cover when needed.
• To approach all strangers in the building and in a friendly manner, ask them their business and offer your assistance.
• To utilise all the equipment in place to protect both the staff and residents from injury.
• Ensure the team carry out their duties to the required standards.
• Take responsibility for making all your team aware of and familiar with the correct use of all equipment and materials.
• To use all the recourses of the home in an economic manner, without waste or disregard for the cost.
• To participate in announced/unannounced visits from the management team and HSE Inspectors, environment health, fire authority and mental health commission if applicable.
• To participate in the induction of other staff as required and contribute to ongoing training programmes within the nursing home.
• Provide leadership and motivation which is conducive to good staff relations and work performance.
• To comply with any reasonable request from the Nurse Manager or her deputy in the best interest of the residents and the company.

Job description

Evergreen Care in Mullynahinch is seeking a dedicated Domestic and Laundry assistant to maintain a clean, tidy home environment and provide laundry services tailored to residents' needs.

The role emphasises person-centred care, upholding privacy, dignity and independence, and requires collaboration with nursing staff to ensure a home-like atmosphere and high quality of life for residents.