Job description
We are currently recruiting for a house-keeper to join the existing team in St. Eunan’s Nursing Home, Letterkenny.
The hours of work includes weekdays and weekends, so full availability is required.
Purpose of the Role
The Housekeeper will contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the location with regards to ensuring that a high standard of cleanliness is adhered to at all times.
What does this role entail?
- Responsible for all aspects of cleaning within the home, such as damp mopping, dusting, retaining excellent cleaning standards throughout the Nursing Home.
- Ensuring that all cleaning products/chemicals and equipment are used and stored appropriately.
- Assessing and confirming that all equipment/furnishings are in good repair and clean: reporting faults to manager
- Demonstrating a good manner when dealing with residents, family and visitors
- Handling all laundry including washing, ironing, and sorting clothes by nametags
- Ensuring cleanliness and safety in the laundry area
- Maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Being aware of all health and safety regulations, reporting hazards/potential hazards immediately.
- Ad hoc duties as required
What are the skills/experience needed?
- 1 year minimum working in a similar role preferable
- Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards) an advantage.
- Work to the company standards and regulations (you will be made of aware of these standards within the job as related to your role, if unfamiliar)
- Awareness of following an advantage : COSHH Regulation. (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health). Riddor Regulation. (Reporting of incidents, diseases, dangerous occurrences).Health and Safety Legislation, Manual Handling
- Moving & Handling training an advantage
- Excellent communication skills
- Can work independently or part of a team
- Must be reliable & keep to schedule.
- Fluent level of English both written and oral
Benefits & Conditions
- Excellent working environment
- Fully paid breaks
- Meal & break time refreshments provided
- Sunday allowance paid
- No night time work
- Training opportunities
- On site parking
- Shift patterns are Monday to Sunday weekly
All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role and the range of duties, it does not attempt to detail every activity. Given the nature of the work, it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required to work in the location. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder periodically by the Manager.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: €14.15-€15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
