Senior Housekeeper (2024-113)

Sligo Nursing Home are now recruiting for a Senior Housekeeper to join their team - The role is 30 Hours Per Week with the rota being based over 7 days.

Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience within hospitality/healthcare/housekeeping sector.

Housekeeping Supervisor
The Senior Housekeeper works as a member of the team in the upkeep and maintenance of the Nursing Home and contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of home management with regards to ensuring that a high standard of cleanliness is adhered to at all times.

Reports To: Person in Charge
Responsible To: Director of Nursing

What does the role entail?

• Supervise and contribute to the maintenance of a very high standard of cleanliness and excellent appearance of Rush Nursing Home.
• Assist in the recruitment & selection of housekeeping staff.
• Ensure the training of housekeeping team is kept up to date and the coordination and evaluation of training needs within the division.
• Manage the prioritization and allocation of duties relating to the housekeeping, ensuring the highest possible standards are achieved and maintained.
• Conduct inspections and auditing of areas.
• Responsible for all aspects of cleaning within the home, such as vacuuming, damp mopping, dusting.
• Manage standards and quality of cleaning by conducting regular audits and compiling action plans with PIC and ensuring these are carried out in timeframe set out by PIC.
• Establish and ensure that cleaning rotas facilitate a resident centered approach respecting each resident right to privacy, dignity, choice, independence, respect and retain relevant records as required.
• Ensure that all cleaning products are used and stored appropriately. Including good stock control and economical use of resources
• Ensure that all equipment/furnishings are in good repair re: risk assessment, faults to be reported to Nurse in Charge / Home Manager. Reporting of maintenance and defects.
• Ensure housekeeping team conform with health and safety standards and procedures in Rush Nursing Home. 
• Good manner when dealing with residents, family and visitors is essential at all times.

The ideal candidate will have a flexible approach to working hours and duties. Have a proven track record of delivering high standards of service and customer care, and a willingness to respond quickly to changing priorities of the home.

What are the qualifications/skills needed?

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within hospitality/healthcare/housekeeping sector (essential)
• Knowledge and experience of working in a healthcare environment an advantage
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate attention to detail
• Communication skills with an organised and methodical approach
• Awareness of following essential:
  o COSHH Regulation. (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health).
  o Riddor Regulation. (Reporting of incidents, diseases, dangerous occurrences).
  o Health and Safety Legislation.
  o Manual Handling to include yearly update.
• A passion for excellence
• Good record keeping ability.
• Fluent level of English both written and oral

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

Note
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 nursing home. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder periodically by the Home Manager.