Jobs in Cork
Sort by: relevance | dateStore Manager
Costa Coffee requires a Store Manager for our store in Merchants Quay, Cork. At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: -
Multi Task Attendant
The salary scale for the post as of 01/03/2023 is: €31,723, €33,158, €34,670, €35,072, €36,059, €36,912, €38,142, €39,416, €40,738 Purpose of the Post · Be responsible for the cleaning of the environment of the hospital. · To perform catering duties within wards and departments throughout the hospital. · To perform patient care as directed Clinical Nurse Manager / Nurse in Charge. Principal Duties and Responsibilities General Cleaning · Responsible for the general cleaning of the Hospital and areas as identified by the Ward Manager. · Ensure the agreed standard of cleanliness and Hygiene are maintained in all areas by using the approved cleaning materials. · Use and care of cleaning equipment as trained. · Be responsible for the segregation and safe disposable of waste to designated areas. · Perform daily or evening cleaning of ward areas, bathrooms, toilets, walls, floors, corridors, beds patient equipment and household and clinical waste bins. · Perform daily or evening Deep clean /isolation cleaning of assigned areas by manual cleaning and machine cleaning. · Complete Cleaning Checklists as cleaning is carried out. · Ensure all cleaning documentation is kept up to date and available for inspection e.g. Ward cleaning checks, Bed cleaning programme, Ensure ward cleaning supplies are used economically and replenished · Ensure patient’s property is respected at all times. · Report any equipment faults to person in charge. · Check and clean specified equipment and ensure instructions are followed during operation and maintenance. · To use designated cleaning products with caution, following guidelines appropriate to their use and ensuring all cleaning materials are used economically. Products will be kept in a locked cupboard/ room when not in use. These supplies should be monitored to ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained. · Immediate attention to be given to all spillage’s including tea, coffee, water, urine, faeces, vomit etc in order to reduce the risk of accidents. · Use of floor scrubber and buffering of designated floor areas on the units. · Adherence to Health and Safety Guidelines and the use of Hazard signs. Patient Care · Nursing staff will delegate patient care duties in accordance with their professional judgement and within the competence of the Multi-Task attendant · Patients/clients may require assistance in some or all activities of daily living. It is the duty of the nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care required by the patient. The primary role of the Multi-Task attendant is to assist the nurse in the implementation of the care, as determined by the Registered Nurse. · The transporting of patients from the ward and various departments, either in beds, on trolleys, in wheelchairs or walking · When necessary to remain with patients in these areas and to assist patients. · Communicate any observations on the patients to the nursing staff. · Answer patient call bells when nursing staff are busy · To assist nursing staff with moving and handling of patients. · To assist male/female patients with their personal care, toileting and bathing as requested by the patient or nursing staff. · To assist with the preparation of patients for surgery as instructed by the ward manager. · Transfer of equipment as required. · To be aware of safety issues pertaining to patients and colleagues. · To adhere to Infection Control Guidelines · To adhere to Hospital Guidelines · Participating in the social and activity programmes in the Care of the Elderly setting · Refer all queries to the nurse in charge · Report any incident or potential incident which may compromise the health and safety of patients, staff or visitors and take appropriate action. · Multi Task Attendants should conduct themselves in a manner that conveys respect of the individual and ensures safe patient care, including confidentiality, courtesy, accountability, communication, dignity, privacy, health and safety. Catering Duties · Assist with patient preparation for mealtimes i.e. patient’s are made comfortable and prepare bed table area for tray service. · Distribute jugs of water / ice and glasses to the patient’s morning and evening and as required. · Distribute, input details and collect menu cards from the patients daily. · Assist with increasing awareness of Protected Mealtimes and the National Visitors Guidelines · Record patients’ dietary requirements on summary sheet for main kitchen. · Ensure that bed tables are cleaned prior to and after food service. · Assist patients with feeding at mealtimes in consultation with CMN or Nurse in charge at mealtimes, and monitor food intake. Record/ report as required. · Assist with the preparation and presentation of food, make beverages, snacks, sandwiches etc as required and serve. · Liaise with CNM /Dietician on patient requirements. · Collect food trolleys and ensure trays/ trolleys are prepared for meal service in accordance with best practice for patients. · Ensure appropriate serving utensils are used at all meal times in line with best practice. · Carry out and record food temperature checks before serving to the patient at meal times and record on temperature chart in ward pantries. · Record fridge temperature morning and evening and document, report any variances and take action. · Order / Record food stock levels for patients from the main Kitchen stores to ward pantries. · Ensure ward pantry and equipment i.e. microwave, toaster etc are cleaned in line with cleaning manual and pantry cleaning checklist is signed off. · Ensure that after each food service, catering trolley is cleaned down in the main wash up area and set up for next meal service. · Ensure segregation of food waste and paper at ward pantry in line with food waste and waste segregation procedures. · Report and label equipment breakdowns, and fill in appropriate requisition form with CNM Nurse in Charge on the ward/ dept. · Adhere to Hospital Catering and Hygiene policies. Protective clothing to be worn while on duty. · Acquaint themselves with a knowledge of Health & Safety/Food Hygiene legislation · Ensure work practice is in line with all hygiene and Health and Safety procedures, including HACCP guidelines. Waste & Laundry Operational · Be courteous and helpful to patients and their relatives and respect each other person’s privacy and dignity at all times. · Present to work wearing the agreed attire and identification, having regard to the highest standard of attire and personal hygiene · Allocation to various wards on rotation and will be required to perform day and night duty. · Acquaint themselves with Health & Safety at Work guidelines and obligations including e-learning programmes on HSELand · Ensure an adequate knowledge of the emergency action and fire Plan · Co-operate with periodic medical checks as required · Conduct his / herself in a manner that conveys respect of the individual and ensures safe client / patient care · Report any incident or potential incident which may compromise the health and safety of clients / patients, staff or visitors to the person in charge and take appropriate action · To attend meetings as required by the Unit Managers and Management Team in the Hospital with a view to maintaining high standards, open communication amongst staff and good levels of staff morale. · To attend and reach an acceptable standard of performance in courses internal and external and asdesignated appropriate by the employing authority . · Understand and adhere to all HSE policies, guidelines and procedures · Not undertake any duty related to client / patient care for which he/she is not trained · Apply precautions at all times to minimise the risks of cross infection e.g. clean up any spillages of bodily fluids · Ensure that all equipment is stored and cleaned correctly, and storage areas are kept clean and tidy · Follow Hospital Policy with regard to confidentially in relation to patient care. · In accordance with Health and Safety at work policy, it is each staff members responsibility to observe all rules relating to Health and Safety and Conduct at Work and to use any equipment provided in a safe and responsible manner. · Participate in appropriate in-service training sessions including fire safety, moving techniques in patients care, hand hygiene and any other such sessions as organised by Hospital management. · Be able to work as part of a team. · Have knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) standards as they apply to the role. · Have knowledge of Children First and complete HSELand Introduction to Children First on line e-learning programme. It is HSE policy that all staff irrespective of role, grade or position must promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm. · To be aware of fire precautions and procedures and attend fire drills once a year. · To be aware of infection control procedures · Complaints Procedures · Incident and Accident reporting · Hospital Risk Management The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Each candidate must, at the latest date for receipt of completed application form for the post: (i) Possess the relevant QQI Further Education and Training (FET) Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills OR (ii) FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support OR (iii) A relevant Healthcare qualification OR (iv) Be currently employed as an Attendant, Multi-Task or a comparable role and be willing to undertake a QQI/FETAC Level 5 programme in Health Service skills or equivalent. AND (b) Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role. ‘Eligibility’ checking will be conducted on all application forms received and only those candidates who meet the eligibility criteria i.e. the required qualifications for the position, will be deemed eligible for inclusion in the competition. Please ensure that you complete your Application Form correctly as appeals by candidates who have not been deemed eligible, will only be entertained if the appeal is based on information supplied in your original Application Form . Appeals will NOT be entertained on additional information supplied at the time of appeal. If invited to interview, candidates will not be awarded marks for qualifications used during ‘Eligibility’ checking. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character Post specific requirements Demonstrate previous experience of working in the hospital/caring setting. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Knowledge & Experience · Knowledge of the hospital environment · Awareness of what job entails · Have a good base knowledge of - Hygiene Procedures - Basic food Hygiene and Food Safety - Health & Safety - Infection Control · Knowledge & Awareness of Health & Safety Competencies & Skills · Demonstrate motivation and appreciate the importance of the need to provide quality service for patients / relatives / public and in particular older people. · Demonstrate an awareness of Health and Safety issues in relation to the work area. · Demonstrate excellent communication skills. · Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team. · Demonstrate ability of working on own initiative and be capable of performing duties with the minimum of supervision. · Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of a change of residence (e.g. home to continuing care) for the individual & their family. · Demonstrate flexibility. · Kind, caring disposition and sensitive to patients/ clients needs · Reliable · Holistic approach to working in a hospital environment. Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is: 39 hours per week . Working hours will include week-ends & night duty (unsocial hours). Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post is: 23 days per annum Superannuation This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01st January 2005 pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31st December 2004 Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants recruited between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. Probation Every permanent appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71. Training The HSE is committed to education and life long learning which enables staff to improve their performance and professional competence. In this regard the HSE encourages and supports staff to seek opportunities for their own development. In addition the HSE provides education and training opportunities for staff on a regional basis. The HSE’s Education/Training Guidelines sets out the range of support available for staff undertaking further education.
