Accommodation Assistant

Wygram Nursing Home, Wexford Town, are committed to enhancing the quality of life for all our residents. Our CARA values – Caring, Ambitious, Responsive, Accountable – define how we work, how we care, and how we grow together. These values underpin everything we do, from how we support our residents and families to how we work as a team.

Salary & Benefits

€14.15 per hour

Full time permanent contract

Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling and financial advice)

Employee Recognition Scheme

Career advancement opportunities as part of a successful group

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Job Profile:

The ideal applicant for this job will have experience as a laundry, housekeeping or accommodation assistant along with the ability to work both as part of a team and your own initiative. The successful candidate will need to have good work ethic as well as a hands-on approach.

Duties Include (but are not limited to):

Responsibilities

Ensuring a high standard of cleanliness is always maintained in our home for the enjoyment and safety of our residents

Daily cleaning of common areas and residents’ rooms

Checking stock levels of all consumables and replacing when appropriate

Assisting with waste management

Ensuring all residents’ clothing, bedding, towels, and linen are collected, sorted, washed, dried, folded, and returned in a timely manner

Operating laundry equipment safely and efficiently while following manufacturer guidelines and company procedures

Maintaining accurate labelling and organisation of residents’ personal clothing to ensure items are returned correctly

Adhering to infection prevention and control procedures at all times

Monitoring laundry supplies and notifying management when stock levels require replenishment

Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised laundry environment

Reporting any damaged clothing, linen, or equipment to the appropriate manager

Working collaboratively with housekeeping, nursing, and care teams to support the comfort and wellbeing of residents

Following all health and safety policies and procedures

Requirements

Experience working in a similar role

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to work as part of a team and to multi-task

A professional and caring nature

Excellent communication skills

Garda clearance and suitable character references

Flexibility to work various shifts

Important: Right to Work

Immediate Service Requirement: This role is only open to applicants who hold EU/EEA citizenship or existing, unrestricted right to work in Ireland.