General Responsibilities
The role of the Head Housekeeper is to maintain the cleanliness of the home to a very high standard. The standard of cleanliness, safety, and tidiness should be achieved and maintained to meet the policies and procedures of the management.
Operational Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the housekeeping team by example.
* Complete the housekeepers' off duty.
* Arrange team meetings.
* Implement and document the cleaning schedule.
* Supervise the housekeeping team and participate in housekeeping duties.
* Ensure policies and procedures are being followed.
* Familiarize with up-to-date National Guidance on Infection prevention & control and hygiene policies and procedures.
* Complete housekeeping staff appraisals – 6 weekly, 6 monthly, and annually.
* Liaise with the administrator for ordering equipment or chemicals.
* Complete housekeeping audits when required.
* Arrange training in COSHH.
* Ensure all housekeeping staff are kept up to date on infection prevention and control training and practices.
* Participate in health and safety meetings.
* Clean and service all areas of the home, including floors, corridors, walls, sluice, bathrooms, bedrooms, living spaces, offices, etc., in accordance with the cleaning schedules.
* Replenish disposables such as hand towels, toilet rolls, bin liners, soaps, etc.
* Help clean and tidy residents' bedrooms, personal property, flowers, fruit bowls, newspapers, etc., and empty bins.
* Use, maintain, and keep clean housekeeping equipment and machinery.
* Ensure the economical and correct use of cleaning materials and equipment.
* Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Nursing Home.
* Ensure that all information of a confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to any third party.
* Notify the Nurse on Duty as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty and your return to work from all periods of absence.
* Ensure the security of the Nursing Home is maintained at all times.
* Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined time scale.
* Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.
* Report immediately to the Nurse on duty, or person in charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by colleagues, self, or others.
* Understand and ensure the implementation of the Nursing Home’s Health and Safety policy and Fire and Emergency procedure.
* Report to the Nurse on duty or person in charge any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment, or any potential hazards.
* Promote safe working practices within the Nursing Home.
* Assist in the training of new staff.
* Attend meetings/training courses as required.
* Help out in other departments/areas of the business as required.
This job description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post and is not intended as an exhaustive list.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €14.00-€15.50 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 39 per week
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 11/01/2025
Expected start date: 13/01/2025
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