Household Assistant (Fixed Term - 12 month contract only)

Are you passionate about dementia care? We are seeking to a Household Assistant. Fixed term contract - 12 months onlyThe successful candidates should be flexible and committed and must fulfil the following criteria: Providing the highest level of cleaning services in line with Saint Joseph’s requirements Ensuring full compliance with all Health & Safety regulations Have experience in hygiene/cleaning and food handling. Experience working with residents with dementia would be an advantage. Ability to be flexible, communicate effectively and multi-task as required. Strong attention to detail and the right attitude to work as part of a team or on their own initiative. Demonstrate attitudes and beliefs consistent with being person-centred Have an employment permit to allow you to work in Ireland. Responsibilities and Duties:Provide the means, opportunity and support to residents including at mealtimes, domestic tasks, during activities and other meaningful occupations/interactions. Cleaning floors, damp mopping spillages, scrubbing and suction drying. Stripping and sealing floors and buffing. Damp dusting furniture, fixtures and fittings including door areas and glass. Emptying and cleaning bins and all assigned waste disposal. Cleaning kitchens, communal areas, offices, clinical rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms and toilets. High level dusting. Ensuring all laundered clothing are returned and to residents wardrobes. Assist with room/function/conference set upEnsure kitchen and cleaning equipment in maintained as per operating and cleaning instructionsEnsuring food and machinery temperatures are checked and recorded. Comply with Dress code policy. Use P.P.E. provided to you. Be flexible when required. Ensuring the observance of all safety measures, bearing in mind the Health and Safety at Work Act. Daily reporting of maintenance to Household Manager and through Maintenance log books. Carrying out such other domestic duties as may be required by the Manager. The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other Saint Joseph’s Shankill business. Report all incidents to the Manager and through incident reporting.