Job Title: Housekeeping Supervisor
Location: Nazareth House, Church Hill, Magheraboy, Sligo, F91 A243
Reporting to: Director of Nursing
Purpose of the job: This is a dual role, incorporating housekeeper and supervisory responsibilities. To maintain a clean, tidy and hygienic environment at all times. Mindful that it is the residents' home; thereby respecting the individual's right to privacy, dignity and independence. To carry out regular audits of Housekeeping Standards. Ensure all tasks are carried out in a courteous, friendly and efficient manner.
Main Responsibilities:
Sitting Room/s, Lounge Areas, Corridors/Entrance Area:
Move chairs out from walls and dust each one
Wash water-proof surfaces, i.e. tables, foot-rests, seats, window sills
Damp dust television screens, videos and/or DVDs
Empty waste bins
Put fresh water in flowers and dispose of withered ones
High dust once a week
Vacuum floors and put chairs back in place
Vacuum floor
Disinfect with a damp cloth all telephones & clock-in machine
Nurse's Station:
Clean wash-hand basin
Dust all surfaces, i.e. desks, cupboards, computer screens, window sills
Empty all domestic waste
Vacuum floor
Bathrooms/Toilets and Sluices:
Remove the chair from the bath hoist and wash with appropriate disinfectant
Wash the hoist with a damp cloth
Wash bath and/or shower with an appropriate cleaner
Wash all hand-basins and taps
Wash toilet bowls, seats (top & underneath), toilet lids, handles, and door handles
Wash sluice with appropriate brush & wash down slabs
Wash grab rails, handles, taps etc.
Clean mirrors
Empty bins and replace refuse bags
Refill toilet holders, disposable towel holders and soap dispensers as required
Wash floor
High damp-dust once weekly
Shower curtains to be washed 3 monthly or when soiled
Residents' Bedrooms:
Elevate electric profiling beds daily,
High dust each room once weekly
Damp dust bed-side lockers, chairs, window sills daily,
Sweep/vacuum floors daily
Put fresh water in flowers and dispose of the withered ones
Empty all domestic waste and any other bins in room/s.
Wash and mop all floor surfaces daily, using only hot/lukewarm water
Residents Designated Smoking Area:
Empty ashtrays as often as necessary, mainly in the morning and evening.
Damp dust tables and ashtrays. Clean surrounding areas.
Supervisory Duties:
Prepare and manage staff rosters to ensure adequate housekeeping cover
Supervise housekeeping staff in carrying out daily and weekly cleaning tasks
Ensure cleaning schedules are completed, signed and maintained
Carry out regular audits of housekeeping standards
Provide guidance and training to housekeeping staff
Maintain stock levels of cleaning materials and equipment
Ensure compliance with health, safety and infection control policies
This job description outlines the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment according to business needs within Nazareth House.
However, it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties involved, consequently, you may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to you from time to time.
