Multi-Task Assistants- Ferbane
Ferbane Care Centre
- Ferbane, Co Offaly
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintain all areas in the care centre to a high standard of cleanliness, tidiness and hygiene.
- Carry out assigned housekeeping duties including cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, polishing and moping of equipment, furnishing, crockery, cutlery, kitchen appliances, toilets, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, windows and refuse disposal areas.
- Domestic and hazardous waste disposal; ensure bins are collected, cleaned and kept in a hygienic manner at all times.
- Cleaning of spillages as they occur and proper use of safety signs.
- Adhere to infection control policies and procedures and keep up-to-date on best practices.
- Report and record any observed defects on the premises and grounds, equipment or other problems that may affect the general standard of service.
- Arrange the resident’s laundry into relevant groups, preparing soiled clothing and linen for laundry for processing through the washer, drier and iron.
- Liaise and coordinate with external laundry personnel if any linen is laundered externally.
- Folding and storage of clothing and linen.
- Ensure the highest quality standard is achieved in relation to stain removal, cleanliness, and dryness.
- Ensure statutory Health, Safety & Fire, and Infection Control standards in the laundry area are adhered to and carry out duties in line with health and safety procedures at all times.
- Ensure the highest standards of Health, Safety, Fire, Food Handling, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (H.A.C.C.P) and Infection Control are adhered to at all times in the catering area.
- Support and assist the Catering Supervisor/Chef to document all associated records with ordering, receiving, and maintaining of foods in accordance with safe practices and legislation.
- Assist and support the Catering Supervisor/Chef in the preparation and cooking of excellent quality and wholesome meals and home baking.
- Support the Catering Supervisor/Chef to ensure all daily menus are balanced and meet our resident’s individual requirements.
- Gain knowledge in food nutrition and diet standards suitable for older people and the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) guidelines.
- Ensure safe storage of foods in accordance with legislative standards.
- Current and valid Infection Control, Manual and Resident Moving & Handling & Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Certificates (training can be provided if required).
- Possess a high regard for and practice good health and safety procedures at all times.
- Passionate about delivering outstanding care to older people and be a committed, patient, and caring person with a sense of humor and a positive outlook on life.
- Establish and maintain relationships with residents that are based on respect and equality.
- Be a committed, patient and caring person with a sense of humor and a positive outlook on life.
- Guaranteed hours contracts
- Free Garda Vetting
- Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development
- Opportunities for career progression
- Discounted Food