Overview
Repair Maintenance Worker - (working with the Elderly)
County Kildare LEADER Partnership, Enterprise Skills Programme
Ref: #CES-2411343
Presentation Convent, Meadow Road, Kildare, Co. Kildare, R51 RF88
Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.
To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.
Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.
Responsibilities
* To carry out small repairs and complete minor home/gardening tasks for older people who are clients of the Kildare Small Jobs Service. (2 Positions)
* To assess and carry out minor maintenance/repairs such as cleaning windows, moving furniture, changing light bulbs, hanging curtains, taking items down from the attic, installing security chains/locks, installing non wired smoke alarms, minor paint and touch up decorating jobs, etc.
* To assess and carry out minor gardening such as mowing lawns, potting plants, clearing pathways, wedding etc.
* To ensure the relevant equipment/materials are used and to complete relevant paperwork.
* To ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines and policies/procedures, and to comply with all Kildare Small Jobs policies and procedures (including use of the company vehicle, phone, etc.).
* To work with the Kildare Small Jobs administration staff on a daily basis and assist with handling customer queries.
* To attend meetings and training courses where necessary.
* To be helpful, friendly and respectful when dealing with clients.
* To report any concerns about the health, well-being or living conditions of clients to the CE Supervisor.
* To take part in regular mentoring/supervision sessions with the CE Supervisor.
* To maintain a flexible approach to all aspects of the job and undertake other duties as required/requested by the CE Supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
* No specific qualifications necessary as full training will be provided. Previous maintenance, repair & gardening experience would be an asset.
* A full clean driving licence is required, category B.
* The candidate should ideally demonstrate a friendly, caring approach with good phone manner, have good organisational skills and have some handyperson/repair/DIY/gardening/household skills.
Contact
For more information contact Christy Morrison: christopher@countykildarelp.ie / 086-1363998
* Sector: administrative and support service activities
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