We are now looking for a kind and reliable full time Housekeeping / Laundry Assistant for Elm Hall Nursing Home to provide excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene that are maintained throughout our Home.
The Ideal Candidate will have:
· Previous practical experience in working in a similar environment is desirable but not essential.
· Passion about elder care, providing residents with a safe, clean environment to live in.
· Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
· A professional, caring and empathetic nature.
· Be comfortable working in a sometimes challenging environment.
· Good level of English language skills.
· Availability to work varied shift patterns, Monday to Sunday.
Your Job will involve:
· Daily cleaning of the general areas and residents' rooms within the nursing home.
· Proper use and storage of cleaning equipment and cleaning solutions.
· Collection and correct disposable of domestic waste.
· Cleaning of spillages as they occur and proper use of wet signs.
· To collect trays, use of the dishwasher and maintain a clean and tidy kitchen in the unit.
· Ensure safe work practices are observed and the environment is safe at all times.
· The Laundry Assistant will be responsible for washing, drying and ironing of all personal and household Laundry within the nursing home in a timely manner
· Follow the Laundry cleaning schedule and proactively sort and label the clothing
· Follow the instructions for the use of the laundry machinery and report any defects in the equipment
· Make sure all laundry stocks are in sufficient supply and report low stocks to the Services Manager
· Return all clothes to the correct resident in good condition
· The post will be rotational and flexible according to the needs of the nursing home
What we offer:

• Free Garda Vetting
• Free parking
• 1 Free Uniform/year
• Competitive rate of pay
• Subsidized meals
• Paid quality training.
• Continuous professional development
• Opportunities for promotion within the expanding group
• Employee Assistance Program which offers advice services
• A rewarding working environment, with support from supervisors and managers

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From €12.70 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:

• Celbridge, Co Kildare. (W23P6EX): reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person