Full Time Porter Airside Retail Park, Swords

at  Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists

Multi award winning Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists are recruiting hardworking, enthusiastic Cleaning Operatives & Porters to deliver the highest standards of excellence.
Derrycourt is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that our commitment to ensuring diversity & inclusion in our policies and day to day work practices, placing of equality, human rights and the diversity of our people at the heart of business strategies, plans and activities, will support our continued growth, make us more dynamic and ensure our overall effectiveness. To this end, Derrycourt strives to respect, support and ensure the inclusion of all voices and cultures that make up Ireland today, from all sections of society, from existing and new communities, and from all social backgrounds, ethnicities and traditions.
The role will be varied from day to day and you must be able to meet the everchanging requirements with the ability to multi task, problem-solve and work under pressure. The key purpose of this role is the overall efficient running of the services within the Health Centre and the security measures in place.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Unlock the main entrance and gates (if applicable) in the morning/lock up in the evening.
• The presence of a Porter at the main entrance door of the building during operating duties is essential. To receive visitors etc. at the main door and direct them to the waiting area if appropriate. To provide general portering services for staff and users of the centre as required.
• The presence of a Porter circulating clinic times is essential.
• To be aware of the location of the static panic alarm buttons and the set procedures for use.
• To discourage any unwanted behaviour on the premises.
• To check and store all deliveries from Central Stores etc.
• Be responsible for the general cleanliness/tidiness in the centre and surrounding grounds.
• Report/log maintenance repairs and thereafter facilitate service providers.
• Check & log telephone message including international call. Answer phone calls/queries.
• Monitor the intruder alarm/fire alarm/CCTV system and respond to any discrepancies.
• Be fully conversant with fire drills in order to direct staff, clients etc to designated meeting points.
• Update fire register every Tuesday; perform regular checks on fire alarms & extinguisher service requirements.
• To wear full uniform when on duty.
• Attend appropriate training opportunities as required.
• To be familiar with all relevant staff contacts.
• Bins to be put out for collection
• Empty and tag clinical bins as required.
• Store any sharps bins in designated areas (blue areas).
• Log/record any sharps bins returned by patients
• Checking and ordering supplies on a monthly basis e.g. bins, bags, rolls, stationery etc.
• Grounds to be swept periodically.
• Fire register to be maintained.
• Due to the nature of the work, at times porter may receive cover request calls outside of working hours. It would be appreciated if all porters would respond to these calls even if you are not available to provide cover.

Personal Conduct and Appearance

• All porters must wear their uniform and safety PPE
• All porters must wear their name badges
• All uniforms and personal presentation is to be professional
• While at work, all porters must conduct themselves in a professional manner
• Personal calls or smoking is not prohibited outside of breaks
• All information including HSE site and Derrycourt is confidently and must not be discussed or forwarded to anyone

SPECIFIC TRAINING REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE

• Induction Training
• Manual Handling (Provided by Derrycourt to suitable candidate)
• Infection control training
• CPI Training (Crisis Intervention Prevention Training) .