Multi-Task Attendant

Leopardstown Park Hospital is a registered centre for the provision of services to older people, it provides Day services and Long-Term Care, situated in South Co. Dublin. It was established in 1917 and continues to provide interdisciplinary services on a seven-day, twenty-four-hour basis .

It is currently registered for 120 long stay beds

Reporting Relationship

Resident Services Manager and relevant area supervisors

Purpose of the Post

To provide person-centred, high-quality support across multiple service areas within the Resident Services Department. The Multi Task Attendant will rotate duties across Household, Portering, Reception, Administrative Support, and any other department that may be required , depending on the needs of the hospital and the service. The role enhances operational continuity and resident experience. The role enhances operational continuity and resident experience.

This role supports the overall mission of the hospital by ensuring residents' needs are met in a manner that prioritises the comfort, dignity, and safety of all while adhering to organisational policies and regulatory standards.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

General :

• Rotate between household, portering, admin, and reception tasks as rostered.
• Carry out duties in accordance with HIQA, infection control, and hospital policies.
• Maintain a courteous, compassionate, and professional manner at all times.

Household Support :

Deliver general and deep cleaning duties as per the hygiene schedule.

Report any maintenance issues or hazards to line manager.

Support with laundry and waste handling duties as assigned.

Portering Duties :

Reception Duties :

Administrative Support :

Compliance and Reporting :

Adhere to hospital policies on confidentiality both within and outside the workplace.

Immediately report all incidents or accidents to the Resident Services Manager and complete the necessary forms in accordance with policy

Cooperate with any accident / incident investigations and After Action Reviews

Health and Safety :

Review and remain updated with the Hospital's Health and Safety Manual.

Attend in-service training provided by hospital departments or external agencies.

Adhere to al the Hospital Health and safety policies and requirements.

Wear the uniform and P.P.E. provided and follow the Hospital's Dress Code .

Professional Conduct :

Represent the hospital professionally by maintaining a clean and tidy uniform.

Act as an ambassador for the hospital at all times, upholding its values and fostering a positive image within the community and beyond.

Wear the name badge supplied when on duty

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifications and / or experience

Essential :

Desirable :

Post Specific Requirements

Skills, competencies and / or knowledge

Skills :

Competencies :

Knowledge :

Terms and Conditions of Employment

Tenure

The current vacancy is permanent and Full-Time.

The post is pensionable. A panel maybe created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration will be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at "expression of interest" stage.

Remuneration

The Salary scale for the post is in accordance with Health Sector Consolidated 9 point Salary Scales ranging from point 1 35,434 to point 9 44,539

Working Week

39 hours per week, rostered over 5 days out of 7 as required by LPH

Annual Leave

23 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time employment), subject to management approval and hospital service needs.

Superannuation

Provision is made for pensions, and where applicable is in accordance with either the Local Government (Superannuation) Act 1956, & Superannuation (Revision) Scheme, 1977 and 1998 or the Single Public Service Pension Scheme Act 2012.

A full detailed Job Specification is available on request

Leopardstown Park Hospital is an equal opportunities employer

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 11th July 2025