CareChoice is one of Ireland's leading residential homes for the older person.
We provide dedicated care and a safe and welcoming home for all our residents.
Our ethos is to create a home from home for our clients, where they can live life to the full with support and respect, whilst enjoying building relationships with all our staff.
With over 20 years of experience in the Nursing Homes Sector, the CareChoice Team is focused on transitioning CareChoice to become the most trusted and respected Nursing Home brand in Ireland.
We are currently recruiting for a full time Maintenance Person in Beaumont Residential Care Centre .
Job Description: Maintaining the building and exteriors as required.
Ensuring that the plumbing, paintwork and all fire equipment is functioning at all times.
Liaising with all management and service providers as directed.
Main responsibilities: Working with the Daily maintenance record book for action list on minor repairs and paint jobs Liaising with maintenance personnel to ensure all issues are dealt with promptly and by trained personnel.
Redirect any issue that is outside scope May be required to travel to other nursing homes to provide assistance where required Expected to respond to emergency call-out Planting of the flowerbeds and maintenance of flowers, shrubs, trees, and the garden furniture Cleaning of the grounds involving cutting the lawns, hedges, and shrubs General maintenance and upkeep to include the responsibility of the boiler house, generator, septic tank, rodent control Monitoring the heating system to ensure total efficiency in energy conservation Monitoring of the water system including temperature checks with particular emphasis on 'Legionella disease' Checking Resident monitoring system ( call bell), hoists and other moving and handling equipment Checking ordering and service dates for all equipment to include oxygen cylinders Moving of equipment and furniture as directed Managing storage and own use of cleaning and other products Collection and correct disposable of domestic, 'sharps' and clinical waste Cleaning of bins both internally and externally Conducting a weekly check of fire equipment and weekly fire drill Conducting fire induction for new employees Assisting with mortuary duty as directed by management The ideal candidate will: Possess practical DIY skills to carry out minor repairs Have the ability to manage your own workload Possess good problem solving skills Required to have a trade Have a basic level of IT literacy Have a good awareness of health, safety, security and hygiene issues Be willing to work flexibly Carry a full driver license and have their own transport Experience in Electrical work or carpentry What we offer: Comprehensive induction training Free Garda Vetting 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 Additional annual leave for years of service Annual Loyalty bonus - this is based on years of service Refer a friend bonus On-site parking ***Rate is negotiable depending on experience Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Bike to work scheme Employee assistance program Gym membership On-site parking Work Location: In person