Homemaker, Drogheda

Homemaker | Moorehall Lodge Drogheda, Dublin Road, Co. Louth

 What we offer:

• Excellent pay rates
• Maternity Scheme
• Staff Accommodation
• Continuous Training and Development
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Referral Programme
• Free ongoing training and development
• Free on-site parking
• FREE Meals on Duty
• Bike To Work Scheme / Tax saver
• 25% discount at Stacks Pharmacies.

 Role & Responsibilities:

•  Greeting and welcoming all visitors to the House.
• Creating meaningful events and activities for the residents which are both planned and unplanned.
• Assisting with the planning of meals and mealtimes and organizing and serving the meals to the residents in the House in a person centred way, showing flexibility, awareness of individual needs/preferences and choice.
• Maintaining residents' fluid and food intake charts where necessary and keeping the Nurse/Carer Lead informed of same.
• Liaising with the House team/catering on any changes in the dietary requirements for residents and reports any changes in residents' eating patterns to the Nurse/Carer Lead in the House.
• Ensuring that the kitchenette is kept clean and tidy and running smoothly.
• Ensuring that cleaning tasks include washing the dishes, sweeping and washing the kitchen floors and the dining area after the residents have finished their meal.
• Ensuring that s/he is familiar with the Moorehall Lodge Policy on Food Safety and the associated House Rules and cleaning schedules and completes the relevant records.
• Ensuring that any other additional responsibilities as directed by the Director of Care and/or Person in Charge are carried out.

 Essential Criteria's:

• Minimum of 3 modules in QQI Level 5 Award - Healthcare or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent personal care abilities
• Eligibility to work in Ireland

The essence of the Homemaker as the 'Mammy of the House' is to create a sense of home in the living and kitchenette areas. This is achieved by ensuring the living area and kitchenette has the look, feel, and aroma of a resident's home on a daily basis. The Homemaker is responsible for a range of areas not all happening on any one day. For example the Homemaker assists with meal preparation and housekeeping. S/he works with the house team and residents to create meaningful events and activities for the residents which are both planed and spontaneous. The Homemaker plays a key role in supervising and supporting the residents when they are in the dining/living area, positive engagement with residents and welcoming their families to their home.