General Assistant

7 days ago


Coleraine, United Kingdom Healthcare Ireland Group Full time
Job Description

We do not offer sponsorship for this role - if you require sponsorship your application will be automatically declined. Please consider this carefully before applying - no exceptions.

For this role you must be fully flexible Monday to Sunday. You will be allocated shifts on a rotational basis.

You will not be able to provide us with your availability and we cannot allocate you your preferred shifts. Please consider this carefully before applying

The Home

Bohill Care Home is a purpose-built facility with 80 single en-suite bedrooms over two floors. It is situated just outside of Coleraine Town Centre in the middle of beautiful countryside and has its own well maintained garden areas for residents to enjoy. Bohill Care Home have three dedicated units including Dementia Nursing, Dementia Residential and Frail Elderly Nursing. Bohill has big extension plans, creating new exciting career opportunities

The Role

This role is part time 28hrs per week. The General Assistant role at Healthcare Ireland is a blended role, working with the Housekeeping and Kitchen team to assist with the day-to-day operations of the Home.  

The General Assistants in our Homes play a key role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of our kitchens, housekeeping and laundry functions, ensuring that residents receive high-quality meals and have a clean environment. The role is essential in the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of high-quality, person-centred surroundings. 

Working as part of the Kitchen and Housekeeping team, reporting to the Housekeeper and Chef, the role is about a lot more than preparing and serving meals and cleaning – the General Assistant will support with ensuring the dietary needs of our residents are met in addition to contributing to a clean and tidy environment for our residents.

About The Role

Main Responsibilities

  • Ensure the expected standards are achieved throughout the home

  • Cover domestic, kitchen and laundry duties – training in all 3 areas provided

  • Identify and report any damage, faults or other issues to maintenance or management

  • Adhere to the cleaning and auditing schedule

  • Use and store cleaning products in accordance to COSHH regulations

  • Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager.

The Benefits

  • Paid annual leave

  • The chance to be part of a growing Healthcare company

  • 4-weekly pay

  • Continuous professional development and training

  • Values-led culture

  • Overtime available at an enhanced rate

  • Opportunities for progression

  • Pension plan (if applicable)

  • Attractive hourly rate

  • Access NI fee paid for

  • Uniforms and PPE provided

  • Monthly incentives and recognition awards

  • Free parking

 

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Skills Needed

About The Company

We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to providing each employee with a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development. We aim to be a first class, independent organisation delivering innovative, collaborative and value for money services.

Our ultimate purpose is to work with the people who use our services and their families and friends, to enable them to take control of their lives.

Company Culture

We’re always on the look out for people who care, whether that’s caring for our residents, or in one of our roles like laundry, kitchen, administration or maintenance.

Our passionate, ever-growing team means that you’ll be working with people who pride themselves on the work they do. Each of our Homes and our Head Office work together to achieve something excellent that truly makes a difference in people’s lives.

Caring for our residents is at the heart of all we do, and we’d love to have you join the team.


Desired Criteria

  • Relevant work experience in a care home/ healthcare environment
  • Previous experience gained in a domestic, laundry or kitchen environment

Required Criteria

  • To be numerate and literate with a good standard of English
  • The Right to Work in the UK
  • Have basic knowledge of COSHH, Health and Safety, Fire and Security Regulations
  • Previous experience in relevant role

Closing DateWednesday 4th December, 2024


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