Housekeeper

• 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. (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
• Be reliable & keep to schedule
• Fluent level of English both written and oral
• Flexibility will be required

Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards)