Domestic/Housekeeping Assistant

Overview of role:

Flexsource are currently recruiting for Housekeeping Operatives/Domestic Assistants for our client based in Kilkenny.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cleaning of Clinical & Non-Clinical department.
• Waste removals and management.
• Follow all SOPs and policies.
• To ensure all Waste, both Domestic and Clinical, is removed, processed, and stored using the standard agreed under the Waste Management Policy.
• To liaise with Waste Removal Operators when onsite to ensure accuracy of collections and removals.
• To ensure all equipment used is kept clean and in good condition and stored in the allocated areas.
• To ensure all work areas are kept clean.
• To operate machinery supplied for use in Waste Management and Cleaning and ensure all safety measures are met.
• Using the scrubber dryer and Buffer for maintained the floor.
• To remove waste from the area to be cleaned to the designated collection area and reline waste bin. ·
• To remove linen, and scrubs as appropriate from the area to be cleaned to the designated collection area.
• Wash walls/ledges/ doors/windows & ledges/sanitary ware, furniture, fixtures & fittings/phones and equipment as per specification.
• Using appropriate equipment damp dust high level surfaces.
• Dust control/vacuum and/or mop floors and stairs as per specification.
• Use machinery equipment: scrubber dry & buff to maintain the floors.
• Restock disposables and consumables as required.
• Carry out Deep cleans in all departments as per request.
• Ensure all cleaning equipment its cleaned and disinfected daily.
• Ensure all cleaning cloths & mop heads are washed and dried after every use.
• Ensure all checklists are signed off as required and returned to the manager/supervisor.
• Keep clinical bin stores in clean and well-maintained condition.
• Greet and engage with patients.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous Housekeeping experience in a Healthcare setting is desirable but not essential. Full training is provided.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• The provision of customer service is paramount and customer care is a key element of the role.
• High level attention to detail, efficiency, and accuracy in all duties.

Rate of Pay 16.39 Per Hour