Reporting to:Director of NursingPurpose of the job:To maintain a clean, tidy and hygienic environment at all times. Mindful that it is the residents' home; thereby respecting the individual's right to privacy, dignity and independence. All tasks are to be carried out in a courteous, friendly and efficient manner.Main Responsibilities:Sitting Room/s, Lounge Areas, Corridors/Entrance Area:Move chairs out from walls and dust each oneWash water-proof surfaces, i.e. tables, foot-rests, seats, window sillsDamp dust television screens, videos and/or DVDsEmpty waste binsPut fresh water in flowers and dispose of withered onesHigh dust once a weekVacuum floors and put chairs back in placeVacuum floorDisinfect with a damp cloth all telephones & clock-in machineNurse's StationClean wash-hand basinDust all surfaces, i.e. desks, cupboards, computer screens, window sillsEmpty all domestic wasteVacuum floorBathrooms/Toilets and Sluices:Remove the chair from the bath hoist and wash with appropriate disinfectantWash the hoist with a damp clothWash bath and/or shower with an appropriate cleanerWash all hand-basins and tapsWash toilet bowls, seats (top & underneath), toilet lids, handles, and door handlesWash sluice with appropriate brush & wash down slabsWash grab rails, handles, taps etc.Clean mirrorsEmpty bins and replace refuse bagsRefill toilet holders, disposable towel holders and soap dispensers as requiredWash floorHigh damp-dust once weeklyShower curtains to be washed 3 monthly or when soiledResidents' Bedrooms:Elevate electric profiling beds daily,High dust each room once weeklyDamp dust bed-side lockers, chairs, window sills daily,Sweep/vacuum floors dailyPut fresh water in flowers and dispose of the withered onesEmpty all domestic waste and any other bins in room/s.Wash and mop all floor surfaces daily, using only hot/lukewarm waterResidents Designated Smoking Area:Empty ashtrays as often as necessary, mainly in the morning and evening.Damp dust tables and ashtrays. Clean surrounding areas.Weekly cleaning rotas are available in each Unit to be filled in and signed.This job description outlines the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment according to business needs within Nazareth House.However, it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties involved, consequently, you may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to you from time to time.