Housekeeping

Candidate Manager LTD; Kilcoole; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours contracts

Paid breaks

Sunday Premium / Double time on Bank-H

Life Insurance/Death In Service Cover

Employee Referral Incentive Scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Retail Discounts

Comprehensive induction training

Opportunities for career progression

Paid training

Recognition Programme

Employee Assistance Porgramme

Job summary

Candidate Manager LTD is seeking a Housekeeper/Cleaner for Kilcoole Lodge Nursing Home in Kilcoole. The role focuses on maintaining a high standard of cleanliness across the home, including laundry duties and safe storage of cleaning materials.

Applicants should have at least 6 months in a similar role, preferably within healthcare, with strong communication skills and fluent English. The job offers guaranteed hours and additional benefits as listed.

Qualifications

• 6 months working in a similar role.
• Experience in a healthcare environment preferable.
• Knowledge of HIQA standards, COSHH, RIDDOR and health and safety legislation advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Reliable and able to work to schedule.
• Fluent English, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Clean all areas of the nursing home to high standards (vacuuming, damp, mopping, dusting).
• Use and store cleaning products and equipment safely.
• Check equipment and report faults to the manager.
• Handle laundry and maintain laundry area cleanliness and safety.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with health and safety regulations.
• Carry out ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Fluent English

Independent worker

Reliable & punctual

Team player

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Housekeeper/Cleaner to join the existing team in Kilcoole Lodge Nursing Home.

The housekeeper/cleaner 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
• 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?

• 6 months working in a similar role
• 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

All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.

We offer;

• Guaranteed hours contracts
• Paid breaks
• Sunday Premiumrates/Double time on Bank Holidays
• Life Insurance/Death In Service Cover which covers two times your annual salary
• Employee Referral Incentive Scheme
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Retail Discounts
• Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development
• Opportunities for career progression
• Paid training
• Recognition Programme
• Employee Assistance Porgramme

Note

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.