JOB PURPOSE/MAIN PURPOSE
- To undertake a range of duties including cleaning, laundry and kitchen tasks to provide a high standard of care in order to meet the needs of the residents. The General Assistant will be able to organise their day to complete tasks to the home’s required standards.
- To work flexibly within any area of the home as directed by the Director of Nursing, or the Nurse-in-Charge, to provide support according to the home’s needs.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Domestic / Cleaning Duties
- To perform duties using work schedules to promote and maintain an environment which reflects a high standard of care delivery.
- To be aware of the working environment at all times and to follow procedures to ensure the safety of residents, staff, visitors and that of the post holder.
- To be responsible for the safe and secure storage of domestic and cleaning products when not in use.
- To ensure that all areas of the home are kept clean and tidy by damp dusting, dust control, mopping, suction cleaning and damp mopping.
- To be responsible for cleaning equipment, keeping it clean and free from damage and reporting of faults to the Nurse-in-Charge and enter into Maintenance book as they occur.
Laundry Duties
- To be responsible for laundering of residents’ clothing, carefully following garment care instructions, and ensuring sufficient linen and towels are available at all times.
- To be responsible for following all Health & Safety, COSHH, and Infection Control and observe personal duty of care in relation to equipment resources and procedures.
Kitchen Duties
- The post holder will work supervised and assist the Cook to maintain an efficient day-to-day service.
- The post holder will assist in a variety of kitchen and domestic duties and will work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- To assist with the setting of tables and ensuring a high standard of cleanliness in the dining areas.
- Assist with the preparation of meals, setting of tables and the removal of foods and utensils after meals, in a manner which reflects the home’s philosophy of respect of the resident.
- To rinse and place all used utensils in dishwasher and to wash and place all clean dishes in the appropriate storage area.
- To assist with the preparation and cleaning of vegetables under the instruction and guidance of the Cook.
- To ensure that all dry goods and vegetable areas are kept clean and tidy.
- To brush and mop floors as directed by the Cook.
General
- To comply with Company accident reporting procedures.
- To adhere to all Company, statutory and Health and Safety obligations.
- To attend any relevant training sessions to ensure that you are fully equipped to perform your role effectively as specified by the Nurse Manager.
- To be aware of company policies, procedures and practices concerned within your area of work, e.g. Health & Safety, Fire Awareness, Moving & Handling acquired through formal training as organised by the company.
- To be involved with supporting and orientating new members of staff on an ongoing basis.
- To be involved in quality audits as part of working practice.
- Job Descriptions are systematically reviewed and updated.
- To ensure effective and appropriate communication with residents.
- To be mindful of hazards created by leads/cables, trolleys etc which could cause a resident to fall or injure themselves.
- To exercise efficiency and economy in the use of home resources.
- To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required for the effective operation of the home.
- Duties/tasks listed within the context of this job description are not exhaustive.
- To report concerns raised by residents/relatives during the course of your duties to the Nurse in Charge / Nurse Manager.
PHYSICAL EFFORT
There is frequent requirement to exert moderate effort during a working shift e.g. the manoeuvring of suction cleaning machines, transferring of wet loads from washing machines to tumble dryer.
PHYSICAL SKILL
There is a requirement for developed physical skills to fulfil duties where there is a requirement for accuracy and speed e.g. cleaning of spillages, transferring of loads, etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Shinrone, CO. Offaly: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In perso
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Work Location: In person