Household Staff Member

Charter Medical Private Hospital is recruiting a Household Staff Member.

We are committed to a quality patient experience delivered by a team of experienced doctors and nurses in a safe environment.

Role Summary

To provide a cleaning service to all areas of the hospital as rostered and to provide kitchenette services in accordance with food hygiene control as required.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary in line with HSE qualifications & experience

• Full time

· Free staff car parking

• PRSA contribution

• Flexible hours

• Training & Development Opportunities

• Other paid leave

• Employee Assistance Program

Essential Criteria

· Willingness to work as a member of a team, with good time management, to be trustworthy and confidential, reliable and courteous.

· Knowledge of HACCP including good hygiene practices (training provided)

· Knowledge of healthcare / hospital environment an advantage;

· Reliable individual willing to work on own initiative when required;

· Good interpersonal skills are a prerequisite.

· Minimum 2 years Housekeeping experience is desirable

· Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients, staff and data in accordance with the confidentiality policy

Key Responsibilities

As a member of the Household Team you will:

· Assist the Team to always maintain a clean and safe environment in all areas, to provide a high standard of cleanliness and food hygiene in accordance with hospital policies

· Be responsible for the routine cleaning of allotted bedrooms, bathrooms, toilets, utility rooms, sluices, corridors, offices, kitchenettes, offices, stairs, Theatres etc in accordance with the Hospital Household Policy.

· Be fully aware of all areas in the hospital that require cleaning

· Be fully aware of the rota system of daily and weekly cleaning

· Use detergents, soaps and chemicals as required following instruction and training

· Operate simple machinery and equipment in order to carry out the functions of the Household Team

· Maintain good personal hygiene, neat and tidy in appearance, have hair tied up at all times and wear appropriate uniform and footwear.

· Ensure all cleaning equipment and materials are always stored safely with no danger to others and that reasonable care is taken for the health and safety of yourself and others while carrying out your work

· Ensure your own hand hygiene practice is exemplary at all times

· Be familiar with the Household Policy and all Health and Safety Policies regarding safety at work etc

· Observe all safety regulations as indicated

· Report any accident, incident, fire, loss, damage or oversight to the Director of Nursing and document on the appropriate forms

· Report any maintenance requirements for repair

· Maintain a log of work done and take part in Cleaning Audits

· Understand the importance of food hygiene regulations, the correct storage of food (rotation movement system) and the ordering of stock for the ward kitchenettes as required

· Assist with kitchenette/ food preparation duties as required

· Always communicate with colleagues, patients, visitors and staff in an appropriate manner

· Support your colleagues in setting and maintaining standards of cleanliness, safety and hygiene

· Ensure that cleaning supplies are used safely, cost effectively, replacing as required and stock ordered and stored in accordance with policy

· Be flexible regarding rostering of duty times and understand you can be allocated to any area of the hospital as required.

· Other ad hoc duties as required by your manager.

Apply for the above role by sending your CV to recruitment@cmph.ie including the job title in the subject.