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Organisation: Ministry of Social Affairs, Family & Equality

Department: Family and Equality Department

Division: Elderly and Disabled

Unit: Elderly Homes

Post Title: Home Administrator

Responsible to: Financial Controller

Working Hours: 08.00am – 4.00pm (on call)

Job Description

Job Purpose

Manage the day to day running of the Elderly Homes, and, ensure the well-being of residents at all times. To collaborate with the Elderly & Disabled Division in development of programmes and activities for the residents of the homes. Ensure that standards and services for elderlies in the homes are in accordance with existing policies, legislations and best international practices to improve their overall well-being. Encourage and empower the residents in the homes to develop their potential and contribute towards the good function of the homes.

FUNCTIONAL

• Responsible for the day-to-day management and administration of the home, ensuring the effective delivery of services and the well-being, safety and comfort of residents.
• Promote and safeguard residents’ well-being by monitoring and evaluating their care needs in collaboration with carers and other relevant service providers.
• Prepare duty rosters and care plans for carers, allocate responsibilities, supervise their work and monitor their performance to ensure quality care and service delivery.
• Ensure that residents are treated with dignity, respect and sensitivity throughout their lives, including during periods of illness, end-of-life care, death and bereavement.
• Advocate for and protect the rights, dignity and interests of residents, ensuring access to appropriate care, support and other services according to their individual needs.
• Act as the primary liaison between residents, their families, the Family and Equality Department’s, Elderly and Disabled Division, health personnel and other relevant service providers.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date records of all residents, including their personal details, care needs and other relevant information.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene, sanitation and cleanliness throughout the home, including its grounds, buildings, residents’ apartments and shared facilities.
• Ensure that firefighting equipment is valid, functional and maintained in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
• Ensure that residents and carers are familiar with the designated fire assembly point and organise routine fire drills and other appropriate emergency preparedness activities.
• Monitor the condition of the home’s buildings, infrastructure, furniture and equipment, promptly report damage or defects, and maintain accurate asset inventories and maintenance records.
• Coordinate and monitor maintenance, repairs and renovation works to ensure that the home’s infrastructure and equipment remain safe, functional and suitable for residents’ needs.
• Prepare and submit an annual maintenance plan to the Director for Elderly, identifying required repairs, renovations and improvements to the home’s infrastructure and equipment.
• Maintain complaints register, address concerns and difficulties raised by residents, staff and other stakeholders promptly, and refer matters requiring further intervention to the Director for Elderly.
• Ensure that residents in homes served by a central kitchen receive balanced, nutritious meals daily, and promote healthy eating practices among residents who prepare their own meals.
• Plan, coordinate and organise recreational, social and other appropriate activities to promote residents’ physical, emotional and social well-being.
• Maintain positive working relationships with the local community, community organisations and other stakeholders to support residents and enhance the services provided by the home.
• Ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, regulations, care standards, health and safety requirements and other applicable guidelines governing the operation of the home.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports on the activities, operations, residents’ welfare and other relevant matters to the Director for Elderly within the stipulated timeframe.
• Prepare and submit quarterly plans of action to the Director for Elderly, outlining planned activities, operational priorities and measures to improve service delivery.
• Undertake any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the Director for Elderly.

Benefits

Salary Band: SB 3 – SB 4

Job Requirements

Essential Qualifications/Experience

• Certificate in Nursing/Social Work or related field plus at least five years relevant work experience; or
• Diploma in Nursing/Social Work or related field plus at least five years relevant work experience.

CORE BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

How To Apply

Interested candidate(s) are requested to Sign-up or login to apply now or Please send CV and other relevant documents to [email protected] / [email protected]

Contact: 439 7999 / 439 7998

Closing date: Friday 6th November 2026

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.