Windmill Healthcare are now recruiting for a Domestic Assistant - Cleaning & Kitchen for Killeline Care Centre, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. You will contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of Killeline Care Centre with regards to ensuring that a high standard of cleanliness is adhered to at all times.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Cleaning
Maintain all areas in the care centre to a high standard of cleanliness, tidiness and hygiene.
Carry out assigned housekeeping duties including cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, polishing and moping of equipment, furnishing, crockery, cutlery, kitchen appliances, toilets, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, windows and refuse disposal areas.
Domestic and hazardous waste disposal; ensure bins are collected, cleaned and kept in a hygienic manner at all times.
Cleaning of spillages as they occur and proper use of safety signs.
Adhere to infection control policies and procedures and keep up-to-date on best practices.
Report and record any observed defects on the premises and grounds, equipment or other problems that may affect the general standard of service.
Arrange the resident's laundry into relevant groups, preparing soiled clothing and linen for laundry for processing through the washer, drier and iron.
Liaise and coordinate with external laundry personnel if any linen is laundered externally.
Folding and storage of clothing and linen. Making Residents bed and ensuring high level standards is achieved and rooms are presentable at all times.
Ensure statutory Health, Safety & Fire, and Infection Control standards in the laundry area are adhered to and carry out duties in line with health and safety procedures at all times.
Kitchen
Assist in the preparation and service of all meals and beverages for residents, visitors and staff to the required company standards of hygiene and economy.
Preparation of residents trays and dining areas ensuring that the necessary equipment, utensils and food is available in the required quantities and at the required time.
Clear and clean kitchen, dining areas and catering utensils using appropriate cleaning techniques and equipment.
Adhere to good practice with regard to hygiene, health and safety, HACCP and COSHH Regulation at all times meeting all legislative requirements.
Assists with record keeping as directed.
Variation of Duties
You may be required to undertake other duties as may reasonably be expected of you within the scope of the post.
Skills and Experience:
- Possess a high regard for and practice good health and safety procedures at all times.
- Passionate about delivering outstanding care to older people and be a committed, patient, and caring person with a sense of humor and a positive outlook on life.
- Establish and maintain relationships with residents that are based on respect and equality.
- Be a committed, patient and caring person with a sense of humor and a positive outlook on life.
What do we offer?
- Guaranteed hours contracts
- Free Garda Vetting
- Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development
- Opportunities for career progression
- Free on-site parking
- Discounted Food