Location -Stocking Line, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
Total Hours Per Week: 37.5 after break
Days Per Week: 5 days of work Mon / including Weekends
Shift Pattern: Weekdays 08:00 -16:00, Weekends 09:00-17:00
Rate of pay: Weekdays -€14.80, Sunday premium €15.00
General Duties and Responsibilities
- Clean and disinfect patient rooms, treatment areas, waiting rooms, corridors, restrooms, dining rooms, sluice rooms, staircases, and lifts.
- Perform regular cleaning of high-touch surfaces (e.g., door handles, lightswitches, handrails).
- Remove waste, including clinical and hazardous waste, in line with health andsafety regulations.
- Replenish supplies such as soap, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, and paper towels.
- Mop, vacuum, and polish floors using appropriate equipment and cleaning agents.
- Follow cleaning schedules and complete checklists for daily, weekly, and deep-cleaning tasks.
- Report any maintenance issues, damages, or safety hazards to the supervisor.
- Wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and strictly adhere to infection control protocols.
- Support emergency cleaning needs, including spills and biohazard incidents.
Site-Specific Tasks (May Vary)
- Assist with terminal cleaning after patient discharge.
- Use specialized disinfectants for isolation rooms or infectious areas.
- Follow procedures for handling contaminated laundry or equipment.
- Participate in infection prevention and control training sessions.
- Coordinate with medical and nursing staff to minimize disruption during cleaning.
Special Considerations in Mental Health Settings
- Be mindful when working in secure or high-risk areas; always follow security and safety protocols.
- Use minimal or approved cleaning chemicals as per hospital policy.
- Adapt tasks based on patient needs or behavior, with guidance from clinical staff.
- Communicate calmly and respectfully, avoiding confrontation or intrusive behavior.
Working Conditions
- Work may involve standing, walking, bending, and lifting for extended periods.
- Shift work, including weekends and public holidays, may be required.
- Work may take place in areas with potential exposure to bodily fluids or infectious materials (appropriate protection will be provided).
Practical
- Ensure high standard of cleaning as directed by management
- Use of cleaning equipment & Care of equipment.
Customer Relations
- Encourage good relations with all clients on contract site
- Promptly deal with any queries or complaints
Training
- Partake in basic induction training for new staff
- Partake in ongoing training on site
- Cooperate with safe working practices (manual handling/safe use of chemicals etc)
HSEQ
- Read, understand and work in accordance with the company’s HSEQ Policies.
- Complete tasks in accordance with company HSEQ procedures and work instructions
- Ensure safe work practices and procedures are followed on site
- Use of Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment
Other features of the job:
It may be necessary to work alternative hours, shift patterns or unsociable hours, including weekends and sometimes more than contracted hours. As part of your job, you will be expected to attend training events and/or meetings and travel to other locations may be required. Local requirements will govern your patterns and locations of work.
Company Overview
Be Who You Are. Become What You Want. Be Part of Something Bigger. At ISS, we’re committed to creating spaces where everyone can thrive. We bring people and places together, offering a welcoming and inclusive workplace where every identity, skill, and passion has a place to grow. Whether you’re on the frontline or behind the scenes in strategy and sales, you’re part of something that truly impacts our clients, our people, and our world. People make places – and at ISS, we’re proud of the impact our people have in industries like healthcare, education, and professional services. Your potential is our purpose. Our dedicated team supports employee growth through continuous learning, upskilling, and unique opportunities for advancement. ISS also champions inclusion: we’re proud members of the Valuable 500, advancing initiatives for diverse abilities, gender balance, and age inclusion.
Safety and wellbeing are our foundation. Through rigorous health and safety standards, regular training, and wellness programs, we’re committed to being a safe space for all our staff. Recognising our people’s achievements is a key part of our culture – from our Apple Awards to our Global Leadership conference, we celebrate your impact.
Join ISS and discover a career with purpose, growth, and recognition. Come be part of the journey to becoming the World’s Greatest Service Organisation.
Job code: INDLP
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: Up to €14.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rathfarnham, County Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have previous experience working as a cleaner in a hospital or
healthcare environment?
- Are you familiar with infection control procedures and have you used professional cleaning equipment or chemicals before?
- Why are you interested in working as a hospital cleaner and do you think is important when cleaning in a hospital environment?
- How do you ensure that all cleaning specifications are followed and ensure high standards in your work?
- What steps would you take if you found used medical waste (e.g., needles) in
the wrong place?
- How do you protect yourself and others from cross-contamination?
Experience:
- General Operative: 1 year (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
