Required Skills/Ability to:
Archview Lodge Nursing Home is looking to recruit a Housekeeper.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
* Maintain all areas in the Nursing Home to a high standard of cleanliness, tidiness & hygiene.
* Carry out assigned housekeeping duties including cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, polishing and mopping of equipment, furnishing, appliances, toilets, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, windows and refuse disposal areas.
* Domestic and hazardous waste disposal; ensure bins are collected, cleaned and kept in a hygienic manner at all times.
* Cleaning of spillages as they occur and proper use of safety signs.
* Adhere to infection control policies and procedures and keep up to-date on best practices.
* Report and record any observed defects on the premises and grounds, equipment or other problems that may affect the general standard of service.
* Promote, encourage and practice the ethos of person-centred care.
* Support and assist other staff members in promoting a cheerful, pleasant and homelike environment and demonstrate a friendly attitude towards residents.
* Assist and support the management team during internal and external audits/inspections.
* Must be available to work various days Monday to Sunday.
Requirements
* Current & valid Manual Handling, Infection Control, Chemical Awareness, Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Certificates (training can be provided if required).
* Previous working experience within a residential care home setting is desirable.
* Excellent attention to detail and high cleaning standards
* Provide 2 written references one from your most recent employer
* Fluent level of English both written and oral
* All successful candidates will be Garda Vetted
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From €14.15 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 32 per week
Benefits:
* Food allowance
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person