DESCRIPTION

Cowper Care is seeking applications for the role of Housekeeping/Laundry/Kitchen Assistant for Glebe House Nursing Home, Kilternan Dublin 18.
We are only able to accept CVs from EU candidates at this time.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work as part of a team to maintain a high standard of cleanliness
• Strong English abilities

Desirable Criteria

• QQI Level 5 in Laundry/Housekeeping is desirable

Rewards

• Employer contribution to pension scheme with a death in service benefit
• Career advancement opportunities & Educational assistance available
• Subsidised meals and free parking

JOB PURPOSE

To provide high quality housekeeping, laundry and kitchen services for the residents and staff of the Nursing Home.
Garda Vetting / Police Clearance will be required for the successful applicant.
Applicants must submit a CV outlining all relevant experience/training to date.
This is a Full-time position – 39 hours per week.
Cowper Care Centre is an Equal Opportunity Employer

HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES:

• Detail washing/dusting – including all low and high reach areas including fixtures, fittings, walls and vents throughout the building and exterior.
• Floor Maintenance - including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, polishing, and buffing throughout the building.
• Bathrooms and wash facilities: - including toilets, hand basins, shower rooms, baths, tiles, sluice facilities and commodes.
• Waste Removal – including waste from bedrooms, offices, general areas of the building both interior and exterior if necessary.

LAUNDRY DUTIES:

• To work as part of a team to maintain a high standard of cleanliness of linen, towels and our residents’ personal clothing.
• Sort washing into relevant groups, where applicable, and process it through the washer, drier and iron.
• Keep clean and dirty linen separate within the laundry area. Manage name tag system for all residents clothing.KITCHEN DUTIES:
• Carry out assigned and delegated tasks under the supervision of the Chef/ Service Manager
• Assist in the operation of standard cooking equipment such as oven/hobs, boilers, steamers, toasters, choppers etc.
• Wash up with or without the aid of a dishwasher
  Comply with all policies and procedures relevant to the job role including those that incorporate health and safety, HACCP, infection control and waste