General Assistant- Bank

Healthcare Ireland Group

  • Lisburn
  • £12.21 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
General Assistant- BankThe HomeJoin the Dedicated Team at Pond Park Care HomeLocated on the peaceful outskirts of Lisburn, Pond Park Care Home is set in a beautiful rural setting and offers a warm, supportive environment for residents and staff alike. Our 52-bed home is spread across three specialised units, providing General Nursing and Dementia Nursing care.At Pond Park, we're proud of our diverse, skilled, and compassionate team. Staff from a variety of cultural backgrounds bring together a wealth of experience, working collaboratively to deliver high-quality, person-centred care built on trust, respect, and friendship.We celebrate individuality and are committed to making every resident feel truly at home - valued, supported, and part of something special.If you're passionate about meaningful care and want to work in a team that genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.The RoleThe 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 roleMain ResponsibilitiesEnsure the expected standards are achieved throughout the homeCover domestic, kitchen and laundry duties - training in all 3 areas providedIdentify and report any damage, faults or other issues to maintenance or managementAdhere to the cleaning and auditing scheduleUse and store cleaning products in accordance to COSHH regulationsUndertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager.The BenefitsPaid annual leaveThe chance to be part of a growing Healthcare companyContinuous professional development and trainingValues-led cultureOvertime available at an enhanced rateOpportunities for progressionPension plan (if applicable)Attractive hourly rateAccess NI fee paid forUniforms and PPE providedMonthly incentives and recognition awardsFree parkingWe do not offer sponsorship for this role .This is a casual, bank role.Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.About the companyHealthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment.We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability.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
Desired Criteria
  • Relevant work experience in a care home/ healthcare environment
  • Previous experience gained in a domestic, laundry or kitchen environment
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Healthcare Ireland Group