Mowlam Healthcare Hiring for Housekeeper/Cleaner Job at Dublin , Ireland Full Time

Mount Carmel Community Hospital is a transitional care unit. This unit provides ongoing medical monitoring, rehabilitation or re-enablement to patients following an acute hospital stay. Mount Carmel Community Hospital is there to help patients with their expressed desire to make a speedy recovery and return home.

We are currently recruiting for a Housekeeper to join the team on a full time OR part time basis.

Purpose of the Role
The Housekeeper will contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the location with regards to ensuring that a high standard of cleanliness is adhered to at all times.

What does this role entail?

• Responsible for all aspects of cleaning within the facility, such as vacuuming, damp, mopping, dusting, retaining excellent cleaning standards throughout.
• 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
• Maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Being aware of all health and safety regulations, reporting hazards/potential hazards immediately.

What are the skills/experience needed?

• Experience working in a similar role would be beneficial, but not essential
• Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards) preferable
• Awareness of following an advantage : 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
• Must be reliable & keep to schedule.
• Good conversational English

All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role and the range of duties, it does not attempt to detail every activity. Given the nature of the work, it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required to work in the location. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder periodically by the Manager.