Full Time Housekeeper/General Operative
Job Description
We are a long-established Nursing Home Group based Dublin, Carlow, Meath, Westmeath & Kildare. Our mission is to supply the best standard of quality care to our residents. Our philosophy places the care of the resident at the heart of the nursing home.
About Glengara Park
Glengara Park is set in a distinctive Victorian country house with large gardens. We are fortunate to be close to Sandycove and, we are just a short walk from the sea, every resident is unique, and we respect and value each individual for who they are. This is our ethos. We take pride in our wonderful and passionate care team, which comprises of a number of staff who have been with us for over 10 years. Their experience, but also their genuine interest and passion in doing what they are doing, is essential in achieving and keeping the high standard that we set for ourselves.
About the Role:
The Housekeeper/general operative will be responsible for overseeing housekeeping cleaning operations at our nursing home. The working hours will be varied according to the home needs and will require occasional weekend work.
Role Responsibilities:
O This role requires the holder to work across the nursing home as a
v Housekeeping Assistant
v Catering Assistant
v Laundry Assistant
O The role requires the holder to be continuously vigilant towards the dignity, comfort, and safety of residents in the nursing home.
O You are also required to continuously adhere to all hygiene, health and safety regulations.
Role Requirements:
O Excellent people skills with the ability to lead and motivate a diverse team.
O Ability to identify areas for improvement and implement changes.
O Strong organisation and planning skills to ensure that staffing is adequate across the home & supplies are kept in order and replaced on units as required.
O Team layer and able to work with management and staff.
O Visible and credible leader who can lead by example.
Great benefits on offer:
O Paid Breaks
O Free Meals on site
O Paid training
O Free parking
O Flexible working hours
O Education & Development
O Summer & Christmas Parties
O Access to Pension Scheme
O Employee Assistance Programme
O Long service, Employee recognition and appreciation awards