Housekeeping Supervisor

Location: On site / Magheraboy, Sligo, Co. Sligo, F91 A243, Ireland

job type: Permanent / Full-time

Sector and subsector: Hospitality Housekeeping

Hourly Salary range: from € 15.00 to € 15.75

Location: Nazareth House, Church Hill, Magheraboy, Sligo, F91 A243

Reporting to: Director of Nursing

Purpose of the job: This is a dual role, incorporating housekeeper and supervisory responsibilities. To maintain a clean, tidy and hygienic environment at all times. Mindful that it is the residents' home; thereby respecting the individual's right to privacy, dignity and independence. To carry out regular audits of Housekeeping Standards. Ensure all tasks are carried out in a courteous, friendly and efficient manner.

Main Responsibilities Sitting Room/s, Lounge Areas, Corridors/Entrance Area

• Move chairs out from walls and dust each one
• Wash water-proof surfaces, i.e. tables, foot-rests, seats, window sills
• Damp dust television screens, videos and/or DVDs
• Empty waste bins
• Put fresh water in flowers and dispose of withered ones
• High dust once a week
• Vacuum floors and put chairs back in place
• Disinfect with a damp cloth all telephones & clock-in machine

Nurse's Station

• Clean wash-hand basin
• Dust all surfaces, i.e. desks, cupboards, computer screens, window sills
• Empty all domestic waste

Bathrooms/Toilets and Sluices

• Remove the chair from the bath hoist and wash with appropriate disinfectant
• Wash the hoist with a damp cloth
• Wash bath and/or shower with an appropriate cleaner
• Wash all hand-basins and taps
• Wash toilet bowls, seats (top & underneath), toilet lids, handles, and door handles
• Wash sluice with appropriate brush & wash down slabs
• Empty bins and replace refuse bags
• Refill toilet holders, disposable towel holders and soap dispensers as required
• High damp-dust once weekly
• Shower curtains to be washed 3 monthly or when soiled

Residents' Bedrooms

• High dust each room once weekly
• Damp dust bed-side lockers, chairs, window sills daily
• Put fresh water in flowers and dispose of the withered ones
• Empty all domestic waste and any other bins in room/s.
• Wash and mop all floor surfaces daily, using only hot/lukewarm water

Residents Designated Smoking Area

• Empty ashtrays as often as necessary, mainly in the morning and evening.
• Damp dust tables and ashtrays. Clean surrounding areas.

Supervisory Duties

• Prepare and manage staff rosters to ensure adequate housekeeping cover
• Supervise housekeeping staff in carrying out daily and weekly cleaning tasks
• Ensure cleaning schedules are completed, signed and maintainedCarry out regular audits of housekeeping standards
• Provide guidance and training to housekeeping staff
• Maintain stock levels of cleaning materials and equipment
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and infection control policies

This job description outlines the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment according to business needs within Nazareth House.

However, it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties involved, consequently, you may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to you from time to time.