Our Killarney home is a 56 bed modern nursing home, providing a high standard of care 24 hours a day.We offer residential care as well as specialist care for those with Dementia. We also provide respite care to give home carers a much needed break.
Killarney Nursing Home are looking to grow their Household team and are looking for people interested in working as a Laundry Assistant 2 days a week average 16 hours per week.
The Housekeeper will contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of home management with regards to ensuring that a high standard of cleanliness is always adhered to. This role will involve working in both the general areas of the nursing home and laundry.
What does this role entail?
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 nursing home. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder periodically by the Home Manager.
Killarney Nursing Home are looking to grow their Household team and are looking for people interested in working as a Laundry Assistant 2 days a week average 16 hours per week.
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Overview of the RoleThe Housekeeper will contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of home management with regards to ensuring that a high standard of cleanliness is always adhered to. This role will involve working in both the general areas of the nursing home and laundry.
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.
- 1 year experience working in a similar role (required)
- Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards) an advantage.
- Awareness of following essential: COSHH Regulation, Riddor Regulation, Health and Safety Legislation & Manual Handling
- Excellent communication skills
- Can work independently or part of a team.
- Be reliable & keep to schedule.
- Fluent level of English both written and oral
- Flexibility will be required.
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 nursing home. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder periodically by the Home Manager.
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