Housekeeper

Housekeeper

Reed Recruitment, the leading agency in Northern Ireland for this sector, has an amazing opportunity for you. We have teamed up with a prestigious family-owned nursing home in Co Down to recruit a Housekeeper for their site in Saintfield. You will be part of a creative and energetic team that delivers exceptional service. Don't miss this chance to advance your career in hospitality with Reed Recruitment and our partner company.

Job Summary

The post of Housekeeper involves ensuring the cleanliness within the Nursing/ Residential Home is of the highest standard in all areas. You must be able to communicate effectively with your colleagues and retain relevant information given regarding the use and storage of cleaning products and the equipment safely.

Each Housekeeper must work within the team and be able to work independently without constant supervision. You must be able to identify priorities within the cleaning environment and also potential hazards within the cleaning environment and take appropriate action to avoid an accident to any person within the Nursing Home.

The main duties of the Housekeeper are as follows:

• to clean all rooms in their designated area including the furniture, fitting, fabric, carpets and equipment.
• to be aware of health and safety at work and COSSH regulations.
• to maintain a safe environment at all times e.g. wet floor signs, safe storage.
• to clean sanitary and other equipment, particular attention to guidelines on type of detergent to use.
• to report any problem with equipment/ fittings etc which may need repaired.
• to dispose of waste correctly.
• to promote economy and minimise waste of cleaning materials.
• to maintain the general cleaning rota and weekly tasks.
• to clean patients bedrooms and private areas e.g. en suite bathrooms as discreetly as possible and respecting their right to confidentiality and privacy.
• to clean brassware/ light fittings etc as part of the cleaning schedule and as required.
• to deal with carpet satins immediately.
• to deal with odours immediately.
• to report to the Nurse Manager any particular repeated problems which may need addressed e.g. resident non-compliance.
• to keep the floors free of debris at all times.
• to co-operate with other team members if requested to prioritise a particular area.
• to assist in the Laundry/ Kitchen area if necessary.
• to ensure that washing machines are emptied and left clean at the end of shift.

NB: The duties and responsibilities outlined in the job description are not meant to be definitive or restrictive and will be modified to meet changing needs. It should be noted that the duties, designations and location of the post may be subject to change in the future to meet the needs of the service.

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