Domestic Assistant

**Domestic Assistant - Ardmaine Nursing Home, Newry**

**£10.42 per hour, 30 hours per week**

Ardmaine Care Home is situated in a quiet, residential area in Newry, close to the local seaside town of Warrenpoint and near the banks of the River Clanrye.

The home has 3 storeys and broken down into 3 types of care: general nursing, dementia nursing and mental health nursing.

**Main Purpose of the Role**

Required to co-ordinate and deliver an efficient and high quality accommodation and housekeeping service within the home to assist the well-being, comfort and development of its residents.

**Key Accountabilities**
- Deliver and maintain a clean and tidy environment throughout the home, in line with operational standards, ensuring that work processes comply with quality and statutory regulations.
- Ensure that Healthcare Ireland’s minimum standards are delivered in all home areas in a timely and efficient manner, working as part of a team.
- Identify and report damage, faults as well as any other issues to the Maintenance Department or Home Manager.
- Plan and deliver a comprehensive cleaning schedule, undertaking routine Housekeeping Audits as required.
- Use and store cleaning products in accordance with COSHH regulations, ensuring that all cleaning, laundry equipment and products are used and stored safely.
- Take responsibility for a safe working environment for self, colleagues, visitors and service users.

**The Company**

At Healthcare Ireland we recognise our residents as individuals and respect their right to privacy.

We also value the intrinsic value of people regardless of circumstances by recognising their uniqueness and personal needs. We recognise the right of individuals to make their own choice and the right to be treated with respect.

**Salary**: £10.42 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Work Location: In person