Housekeeper
Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mowlam Healthcare
- Kilkenny, Ireland
- N/A
- nan
We are hiring for a Housekeeper to join our existing household team in Kilkenny Care Centre.
Overview of the Role
The Housekeeper will 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.This role will involve working in both the general areas of the nursing home and laundry.
What does this role entail?
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.
Overview of the Role
The Housekeeper will 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.This role will involve working in both the general areas of the nursing home and laundry.
What does this role entail?
- Responsible for all aspects of cleaning within the home, such as vacuuming, damp, mopping, dusting, retaining excellent cleaning standards throughout the Nursing Home.
- 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
- Handling all laundry including washing, ironing, and sorting clothes by nametags
- Ensuring cleanliness and safety in the laundry area
- Maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Being aware of all health and safety regulations, reporting hazards/potential hazards immediately.
- Ad hoc duties as required
- 1 year experience working in a similar role (required)
- Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards) an advantage
- Awareness of following essential: 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
- Be reliable & keep to schedule
- Fluent level of English both written and oral
- Flexibility will be required
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.
Advertised until:
Aug. 8, 2025
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