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 their independence and collaborating with our many community partners.
We are hiring a Homemaker to help create a homely environment where every meal and every moment matters. 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 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.
* Assisting with the planning of meals and mealtimes and organising and serving the meals to the residents 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.
* 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* Ensuring that the fridge is kept clean, free from spillages and is defrosted every week and that any food that is out of date is disposed of.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.
* Ensuring that 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. are disinfected.
* Ensuring that s/he is familiar with the Craddock House Policy on Food Safety and the associated House Rules and cleaning schedules and completes the relevant records.
* Ensuring that all cleaning cloths, tea towels, resident 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. 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.
Craddock House Nursing Home is an equal opportunities employer.
Location: Kill, County Kildare, Ireland
Job type: Full‑time
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