Job Description:
Join Our Team as a Full-Time Night Porter at CareChoice Sub-Acute Facility
Are you a dedicated and passionate Night Porter seeking an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Look no further We are thrilled to announce the opening of our state-of-the-art sub-acute facility at CareChoice Parnell Road, and we're inviting applications for Full-Time Night Porter positions to join our dynamic team.
* Applicants must hold a PSA license*
Why Choose CareChoice?
At CareChoice, we are committed to revolutionizing the healthcare experience. With a legacy of over two decades in the Nursing Homes Sector, we are embarking on a journey to become the most trusted and respected Nursing Home brand in Ireland. Our new sub-acute facility at Parnell Road is a testament to our dedication to innovation, quality care, and professional growth.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Provide cover for Reception including answering phone calls, assisting callers and transferring calls through to the correct floor/person.
* Monitoring main door and providing access and egress to appropriate individuals and groups, including family members of residents
* Ensuring that no residents are permitted to leave the building without being accompanied by an authorised person e.g. member of staff, family member, other authorised person. Ensuring that residents are signed in and out upon entering or leaving the building.
* Dealing with and assisting as appropriate ambulance crews, visiting doctors, other authorised medical professionals and funeral home staff, and directing them appropriately.
Infection Control and Hygiene
* Ensure personal hygiene and cleanliness is at a high standard at all times.
* Bringing tea trolleys down from each floor and putting dirty items into the dishwasher. Set and start appropriate dishwasher programme ensuring adequate cleaning product is in the dishwasher for every cycle.
* Gathering dirty items of clothing and linen from each floor. Bringing dirty items to the Laundry using designated entrance. Putting clothing/linen into washing machines and starting wash cycle ensuring appropriate cleaning product is in the washing machines.
* Gathering and disposing of rubbish/garbage appropriately from each floor.
* Daily inspection and cleaning of refuse bins and waste collection area
* Ensure that all clinical waste bins are locked at all times.
Supplies
* Stocking up an any equipment and supplies necessary on each floor before the day staff arrive including incontinence wear, items for personal care and hygiene, etc.
Security
* Securing all floors individually and the entire premises including all doors and windows.
* Regular patrolling of each floor throughout the night including areas of entrance and egress on the ground floor and through the underground car park.
* Escorting any undesirable individuals from the premises. Night Porters are required to immediately contact An Garda Siochana and seek their assistance in such cases.
* Reporting any other concerns immediately to the appropriate authorities including An Garda Siochana when that is appropriate.
Health and Safety
* Familiarise self with the Home's Safety Statement.
* Immediately report any equipment or work area that does not conform to health and safety guidelines.
* Adhere strictly to all health and safety rules, regulations and guidelines in operation in the Home.
* Ensure Reception area and corridors are kept clear of obstruction including equipment, stock items, garbage, etc.
* Liaise with fire brigade personnel in incidents where they are required to attend the premises.
* Night Porters must wear all PPE and clothing provided by the Company including safety shoes, gloves, and polo shirts.
What we offer
* Comprehensive induction training
* A rewarding working environment, with support from supervisors and managers
* Competitive rates of pay
* Subsidised meals
* Training & Development opportunities
* Employee Assistance Programme which offers advice and counselling services, for carers and their immediate families
* Refer a friend bonus
* Free parking
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Employee assistance program
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* 12 hour shift
* Night shift
* Weekend availability
Experience:
* Security: 1 year (required)
* night porter: 1 year (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
* PSA Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person