Maintenance Staff/Driver | Eltham Care Rest Home

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

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

maintenance of building, fixtures and fittings.

3. General tiling – floors and walls

4. General painting & decorating

5. Basic gardening and upkeep of grounds

6. Safe movement and transport of furniture and equipment where needed, e.g.

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

7. Transport or pickup of maintenance supplies or equipment using company vehicle

8. 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

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

when they are required.

10. Maintain accurate records/documentation associated with your work

11. Report to Manager Immediately problems/failures that may impact on the

organisation and/or its clients/customers

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

addressed without delays or referred to provider as necessary

13. Ensuring water temperatures in the home are checked for safety monthly (all rooms).

14. Ensuring fire alarm is tested per agreed frequency and a record is maintained.

15. Ensuring emergency lights are tested monthly.

16. Ensuring wheelchairs are checked for safety every week.

17. Ensuring beds and bedrails are checked every month.

18. Ensuring all rooms are audited every month and any identified faults are repaired

within a reasonable timescale.

19. Carry out planned tasks in accordance with contract/agreed requirements

20. Carry out tasks within agreed time limits

21. Adhere to all organisation policies and procedures

22. To participate in annual performance appraisals.

23. To complete training and on-going education as per legislation.

24. Champion the Group’s CARE values of Competence, Authenticity, Respect and Empathy

25. 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.