Job Title: General Assistant
Location: Flannery's Nursing Home, County Galway, Ireland
Reports to: Clinical Nurse Manager / Operations Manager
Job Summary:
Flannery's Nursing Home is seeking a dedicated and flexible General Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our residents. This multi-faceted role involves providing support across our housekeeping, laundry, and kitchen departments. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a strong work ethic and a compassionate approach to resident care.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Housekeeping Duties:
* Perform routine cleaning of resident rooms, en-suites, corridors, and common areas to the highest standards of hygiene.
* Dust, mop, vacuum, and polish surfaces as required.
* Ensure all areas are kept tidy and free from hazards.
* Manage waste disposal in accordance with facility policies.
* Adhere strictly to infection prevention and control protocols.
2. Laundry Duties:
* Collect, sort, and process residents' personal clothing and facility linens.
* Operate industrial washing and drying machines safely and efficiently.
* Iron, fold, and organise clean laundry for distribution.
* Ensure all laundry is returned to the correct resident or storage area promptly.
3. Kitchen Assistant Duties:
* Assist the Chef and kitchen team with basic food preparation (e.g., washing vegetables, preparing snacks).
* Assist with the serving of meals and beverages to residents in the dining room or in their rooms, ensuring a positive dining experience.
* Wash dishes, cutlery, and kitchen utensils, and ensure the kitchen and dining areas are kept clean and tidy.
* Adhere to all food safety (HACCP) standards and guidelines.
Person Specification:
Essential Requirements:
* Evidence of eligibility to work in Ireland is required.
* Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to take initiative.
* A kind, respectful, and compassionate attitude towards older people.
* Physical fitness to handle the demands of the job, including manual handling.
* Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high standards.
Desirable Attributes:
* Previous experience in a housekeeping, laundry, or catering role.
* Experience working within a nursing home or healthcare environment.
* Basic knowledge of infection control and health and safety standards.
Working Hours:
* The position is based on 8-hour shifts.
* Flexibility is required as the schedule may change to meet the operational needs of the nursing home.
* Shifts will be rostered across weekdays and weekends.
* This position does not involve any night shifts.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: €14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Abbeyknockmoy, Tuam, CO. Galway: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person