Homemaker | Moorehall Lodge Drogheda, Dublin Road, Co. Louth
Moorehall Lodge Drogheda, is a purpose-built nursing home located in Drogheda, Co. Louth
* 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 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 reports 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 cleaning tasks include washing the dishes, sweeping and washing the kitchen floors and the dining area after the residents have finished their meal.
* 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.
* Ensuring that any other additional responsibilities as directed by the Director of Care and/or Person in Charge are carried out.
Essential Criteria's:
* Minimum of 3 modules in QQI Level 5 Award - Healthcare or equivalent
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent personal care abilities
* Eligibility to work in Ireland
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
* FREE Meals on Duty
* Bike To Work Scheme / Tax saver
* 25% discount at Stacks Pharmacies.
Our core company values:
Communication | Privacy, Respect & Dignity| Choice | Independence | Individuality | Rights | Community Partnership
Moorehall Lodge Drogheda, (part of the Virtue Integrated Elder Care Group), provides a positive living experience for people in a place they can flourish and call home. We are delighted to invite suitable candidates to apply for a full-time Health Care Assistant.
Each House in Moorehall Lodge is unique, and the duties of each Homemaker vary according to the individual needs of the residents in the House. However there are core elements common to all Homemakers.
The essence of the Homemaker as the 'Mammy of the House' is to create a sense of home in the living and kitchenette areas. This is achieved by ensuring the living area and kitchenette has the look, feel, and aroma of a resident's home on a daily basis. The Homemaker is responsible for a range of areas not all happening on any one day. For example the Homemaker assists with meal preparation and housekeeping. S/he works with the house team and residents to create meaningful events and activities for the residents which are both planed and spontaneous. The Homemaker plays a key role in supervising and supporting the residents when they are in the dining/living area, positive engagement with residents and welcoming their families to their home.