Overview
Craddock House Nursing Home is a purpose-built nursing home located on Craddockstown, Naas, Kildare. We are committed to enhancing the quality of life for all our residents by living our core company values in relation to communication, respecting residents' rights, choice and individuality, promoting independence and collaborating with our community partners. Our mission is to ensure residents feel valued and loved within their homes. Our strong family ethos and team of caring colleagues create a supportive environment that feels like home.
Our Values
Our core values: Communication; Privacy, Respect & Dignity; Choice; Independence; Individuality; Rights; Community Partnership.
Can You Make a Room Feel Like Home (and a Mean Cup of Tea)?
If you can brew a good cuppa, spot a lost slipper from 10 feet away and keep hearts warm and rooms tidy - we need you!
Role
We are hiring a Homemaker to help create a homely environment where every meal and every moment matters. Craddock House Nursing Home is seeking a full-time Homemaker (37.5 hrs) to join our team. The ideal candidate will be flexible and must have the ability to work weekdays and weekends as required.
What we offer
* Excellent pay rates
* Continuous Training and Development
* Career Advancement Opportunities
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Referral Programme
* Free ongoing training and development
* Free on-site parking
* Meals on Duty
* Bike To Work Scheme / Tax saver
* 25% discount at Stacks Pharmacies.
Responsibilities
* Greeting and welcoming all visitors to the House.
* Creating meaningful events and activities for the residents which are both planned and unplanned.
* Welcoming, assisting with the planning of meals and mealtimes and organizing and serving the meals to the residents in the House in a person-centred way, showing flexibility, awareness of individual needs/preferences and choice.
* Maintaining residents' fluid and food intake charts where necessary and keeping the Nurse/Carer Lead informed of same.
* Liaising with the House team/catering on any changes in the dietary requirements for residents and reporting any changes in residents' eating patterns to the Nurse/Carer Lead in the House.
* Ensuring that the kitchenette is kept clean and tidy and running smoothly.
* Ensuring that all cleaning jobs are completed within their span of duty.
* Cleaning tasks include washing dishes, sweeping and washing the kitchen floors and the dining area after meals.
* Ensuring that the fridge is kept clean, free from spillages and defrosted weekly and that any out-of-date food is disposed of.
* Ensuring that the cooker and microwave are kept clean.
* Keeping all areas within the kitchenette and storage areas clean and tidy and well maintained.
* Ensuring that all equipment is clean and well maintained, complying with local and national infection control guidelines.
* Disinfecting equipment and surfaces that come into contact with food (e.g., chopping boards, sinks, storage containers, knives).
* Familiarity with Craddock House Policy on Food Safety and the associated House Rules and cleaning schedules and complete relevant records.
* Ensuring laundering or replacement of cleaning cloths, tea towels, residents serviettes, etc. as needed.
* Locking away cleaning agents and chemicals out of reach from residents; keeping the domestic laundry room locked when not in use and detergents safely stored.
* Keeping the connecting door into the kitchen closed at all times.
* Carrying out any other additional responsibilities as directed by the Director of Care and/or Person in Charge.
Responsibilities (continued)
* To focus on a person-centered approach whilst maintaining Craddock House's policies and procedures.
* To respect privacy, dignity and to promote confidentiality within a warm, homely setting.
* To be able to work within a team, showing respect while recognizing the skills and abilities of others as we are all individuals.
* To maintain open communication at all levels.
* To represent Craddock House professionally and positively at all times in communications with residents, visitors and staff.
* To comply with Craddock House's Health and Safety Policy and procedures.
* Maintain confidentiality regarding all issues and information relating to residents and Craddock House.
* To contribute to the protection of vulnerable adults from abuse.
* To maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and tidiness within your household.
* To report any ill-health, accident or incident concerning any resident to the Staff Nurse.
* To attend training days and courses, on or off site, as required.
* To attend meetings as required.
* To complete all documentation relating to a resident and all communications with your team clearly.
* To uphold the Values of your household.
* To report any damage or breakage of equipment, fixtures and fittings.
* To support new staff members and volunteers providing help and guidance where appropriate.
* To carry out such other reasonable duties, appropriate to the role as may be required.
Qualities
* To remove preconceived ideas that limit participation in daily living.
* To be able to use your imagination to engage others.
* To be able to make others smile.
* To be able to work from the heart.
* To be able to make the most of the time you have to provide positive social interactions.
Why work for us?
Teamwork and excellent provision of care are our trademarks. We offer flexible work practices, a friendly and homely working atmosphere, promotional, learning, and developmental opportunities. We pride ourselves with exceptional resident care which stands at the forefront of our core values.
Craddock House Nursing Home is an equal opportunities employer.
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