St Martha’s Nursing Home is a modern, purpose built 36 bed nursing home, located in a quiet cul-de-sac in in the market town of Charleville. We are currently recruiting for a part time
Housekeeper to join the existing team at
St Martha's Nursing Home. Candidates must have flexibility in their availability and must be available to work weekdays and weekends.
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 vacuuming, 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?
- Experience working in a similar role would be beneficial, but not essential
- Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards) preferable
- 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
- 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;
- Guaranteed hours contract
- Paid Breaks
- Double time on bank holidays
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Retail Discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Death in Service benefit
- Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development
- Opportunities for career progression
- Paid trainings
- Recognition Programme
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.
