Sound Care Group

Maintenance Staff/Driver | Eltham Care Rest Home

Sound Care Group  •  New Zealand (Onsite)  •  7 hours ago
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Job Description

Purpose of position

To ensure a safe, comfortable and liveable environment for residents by carrying out skilled DIY & general maintenance work involving all aspects of facility maintenance, both interior and exterior areas, including basic carpentry, plumbing, replacement of tiling and flooring, gardening, upkeep of grounds, painting and decorating. This also liaising with domestic /housekeeping/care staff, performing jobs as and when they are required.

Minimum qualifications

Experience and qualifications appropriate to the position.

Responsible to: Facility Manager

General Manager

Owner

Key responsibilities

Maintenance Staff

  1. General building and carpentry such as installing new locks, architrave, boxing in,

assembling furniture, easing and adjusting windows, replacing handles and similar

hardware

  1. Installations, inspections, diagnosing faults, testing, replacement, repair and

maintenance of building, fixtures and fittings.

  1. General tiling - floors and walls
  2. General painting & decorating
  3. Basic gardening and upkeep of grounds
  4. Safe movement and transport of furniture and equipment where needed, e.g.

re-layout of room, lounge, dining hall, etc.

  1. Transport or pickup of maintenance supplies or equipment using company vehicle
  2. Identifying and recording hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair; to

ensure compliance with agreed codes, law, working practices and health and safety

  1. Liaising with domestic assistance/housekeeping/care staff and performing jobs as and

when they are required.

  1. Maintain accurate records/documentation associated with your work
  2. Report to Manager Immediately problems/failures that may impact on the

organisation and/or its clients/customers

  1. Maintain safety nurse call system checks and ensuring all reported nurse call faults are

addressed without delays or referred to provider as necessary

  1. Ensuring water temperatures in the home are checked for safety monthly (all rooms).
  2. Ensuring fire alarm is tested per agreed frequency and a record is maintained.
  3. Ensuring emergency lights are tested monthly.
  4. Ensuring wheelchairs are checked for safety every week.
  5. Ensuring beds and bedrails are checked every month.
  6. Ensuring all rooms are audited every month and any identified faults are repaired

within a reasonable timescale.

  1. Carry out planned tasks in accordance with contract/agreed requirements
  2. Carry out tasks within agreed time limits
  3. Adhere to all organisation policies and procedures
  4. To participate in annual performance appraisals.
  5. To complete training and on-going education as per legislation.
  6. Champion the Group’s CARE values of Competence, Authenticity, Respect and Empathy
  7. From time to time, you may be expected to perform relevant tasks and be part of special projects as are reasonably required of your job role.

Driver:

Key responsibilities

  1. Transport clients/ residents to their medical and other important appointments, and recreational activities organised by the facility.
  2. Transport staff working and between locations on facility approved trips.
  3. Pick up and deliver parcels, supplies, equipment to and from their destination.
  4. Provide transport for Meals on Wheels services.
  5. Proper use of navigation apps and tools and be updated on weather reports, traffic, roadworks and road conditions to determine the best route.
  6. Maintain the vehicle to be safe and clean at all times, schedule regular vehicle service appointments and report any issues.
  7. Book car wash and detailing services to maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of the vehicle.
  8. Maintain proper hygiene and personal grooming at all times.
  9. Maintain professional interaction with residents, whanau, clients, management and staff at all times.
  10. Champion the Group’s CARE Values at all times.
  11. Other relevant duties as may be assigned by the manager or their designated person from time to time.
Sound Care Group

About Sound Care Group

Sound Care Group owns and manages five care homes in New Zealand: Athenree Life in Katikati/ Waihi, Cambridge Life in Waipa, Eltham Care Rest Home and Hospital in Taranaki, Lester Heights Hospital in Whangarei, and South Care Rest Home and Hospital in North Dunedin.

Our homes offer rest home, memory or dementia care, hospital level care, day care and respite, and care for differently abled younger people.

Our team comprise expertly trained professionals who share a commitment to providing holistic and individualised nursing care to all our residents.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Hamilton, NZ
Year Founded
Unknown
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