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Maintenance Assistant - 8.00am to 4.45 pm, Newtownabbey
Client: Beaumont Care Homes
Location: Newtownabbey, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: f0fe91e0058e
Job Views: 7
Posted: 22.02.2025
Expiry Date: 08.04.2025
Job Description:
Ideally with a background in maintenance, painting and decorating, or general trades experience along with the enthusiasm required to support our residents. As part of the Maintenance team, you will positively promote excellent health and safety standards within and around the home to maintain a safe environment.
As the largest healthcare provider in Northern Ireland, it is important to us to couple great care with meaningful and enjoyable experiences.
About The Role
Responsibilities:
1. Responsible to the Home Manager for the upkeep of the Care Home and surrounding grounds, undertaking planned maintenance to ensure excellent first impressions to all who visit.
2. Ensuring the smooth operation and serviceability of all services such as heating, lighting, plumbing, and non-medical equipment required for the safe and efficient operation of the Home.
3. Maintaining the home's exterior, including ensuring pathways and driveways are clear, flowerbeds and potted plants are tended, and grassed areas are kept tidy.
4. Ensuring compliance and essential checks are completed and identifying and reporting all maintenance defects.
5. Engaging proactively with all stakeholders ensuring all allocated tasks outside and inside the site are carried out effectively and efficiently and to a high standard.
6. Able to undertake decorating, including painting & wallpapering, minor refurbishment, and maintenance within the home.
7. Providing out of hours emergency service by participating in the on-call rota and being proactive when asked to provide temporary cover for sister homes.
8. Suitably trained to be an active Fire Warden and to keep up to date within policy and procedures including all training as required.
9. Assisting with fire and water risk assessments and reviews, and carrying out plumbing, joinery, and general building repairs to a good standard.
10. Maintaining the company vehicle and carrying out basic safety checks.
To succeed you will be:
1. Genuinely interested in promoting independence and lifestyle opportunities for older people, as well as being able to work unsupervised.
2. Confident and enthusiastic enough to carry out fault finding and basic repairs to all equipment.
3. Passionate and committed to enhancing the specialist services we deliver.
4. A team player who engages well with others.
We provide you with excellent learning, development, and support opportunities to equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in the role.
About The Company
Beaumont Care Homes have residential and nursing homes across Northern Ireland. We aim to provide a safe, clean, relaxed, and homely environment for all our residents, where care, well-being, and comfort are of prime importance. Our staff undergo regular training to guarantee they provide the best one-to-one and person-centred care possible. All our staff are encouraged to develop their skills and continue on a career pathway.
Company Culture
Beaumont Care Homes offer varied activities, from trips out and summer fetes to indoor activities including arts and crafts, pamper sessions, and visiting entertainment. Our team of healthcare professionals supports people living with dementia while providing nursing care along with other specialist care services.
Closing Date
Saturday 1st March, 2025
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