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Homemaker | Moorehall Lodge Ardee, Hale Street, Ardee, Co. Louth.
Moorehall Lodge Ardee is a purpose-built nursing home located on Hale Street Ardee, Co. Louth. 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 their independence, and collaborating with our many community partners.
Our mission is to ensure that residents feel valued and loved within their homes. Our strong family ethos and team of talented, diverse and caring colleagues are central to creating a supportive and nurturing environment that feels like home.
Core Company 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!
We are hiring a Homemaker to help create a homely environment where every meal and every moment matters. Moorehall Lodge Ardee is seeking a full-time Homemaker (37.5 hrs) who is flexible and can 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 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, both planned and unplanned.
* Assisting with the planning of meals and mealtimes and organising and serving the meals to the residents in a person‑centred way.
* Maintaining residents' fluid and food intake charts where necessary and keeping the nurse/carer lead informed.
* Liaising with the house team/catering on any changes in dietary requirements for residents.
* Ensuring that the kitchenette is kept clean, tidy and running smoothly.
* Ensuring that all cleaning jobs are completed within their span of duty.
* Ensuring that cleaning tasks include washing the dishes, sweeping and washing the kitchen floors and the dining area after the residents have finished their meals.
* Ensuring that the fridge is kept clean, free from spillages and is defrosted every week and that any food items out of date are disposed of.
* Ensuring that the cooker and microwave are kept clean.
* Ensuring that all areas within the kitchenette and kitchenette storage areas are kept clean and tidy and well maintained.
* To ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained, complying with local and national infection control guidelines.
* Ensuring that equipment and surfaces that come into contact with food, e.g. chopping boards, sinks, storage containers, knives etc. must be disinfected.
* Ensuring that s/he is familiar with the Moorehall Lodge Policy on Food Safety and the associated House Rules and cleaning schedules and completes the relevant records.
* Making sure that all cleaning cloths, tea towels, residents serviettes etc. are laundered or replaced when needed.
* Ensuring that all cleaning agents and chemicals are locked away and out of reach from residents who may have the propensity to walk into the kitchenette.
* Ensuring that the domestic laundry room in the House is kept locked when not in use and all detergents are safely locked away.
* Ensuring that the connecting door into the kitchen is kept closed at all times.
* Ensuring that any other additional responsibilities as directed by the Director of Care and/or Person in Charge are carried out.
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.
Moorehall Lodge Ardee is an equal opportunities employer.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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