Housekeeping

Mowlam Healthcare; Kilcoole; Presencial; EUR 23.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Guaranteed hours

Paid breaks

Sunday premium

Life Insurance

Employee referral

Bike to work

Retail discounts

Induction training

Career progression

Paid training

Recognition programme

Employee assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Mowlam Healthcare in Kilcoole is seeking a Housekeeper/Cleaner for Kilcoole Lodge Nursing Home. You will maintain high cleaning standards across the home and support ward hygiene with careful handling of cleaning products and equipment.

The role requires good communication with residents, staff and visitors, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. We offer guaranteed hours, paid breaks and a range of employee benefits.

Formación

• Minimum 6 months in a similar role.
• Healthcare experience and HIQA knowledge preferred.
• COSHH, RIDDOR and health & safety knowledge.
• Excellent communication; fluent English.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsabilidades

• Clean all areas of the home, vacuuming, damp mopping and dusting to high standards.
• Ensure cleaning products/chemicals and equipment are used and stored safely.
• Report faults to the manager and check equipment/furnishings for cleanliness.
• Maintain confidentiality with residents, family and visitors.
• Handle all laundry and ensure laundry area is clean and safe.
• Follow health and safety regulations and report hazards promptly.
• Ad hoc duties as required.

Conocimientos

6 months exp

HIQA standards knowledge

COSHH awareness

RIDDOR awareness

Health & Safety

Communication skills

Fluent English

Independent worker

Reliable & punctual

Team player

Descripción del empleo

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.