Housekeeper – Trinity House

Job Title: Housekeeper Location: Trinity House, Garvagh Council: Council for Social Witness (Older People Services) Hourly Rate: £11.44 per hour Hours: 30 hours per week Responsible to: The Head of Home Main function: To work within the Domestic and Laundry departments as and when required while also working within the Christian ethos of the Council for Social Witness. DUTIES 1. To clean and tidy toilets 2. To clean and tidy bathrooms. 3. To clean and tidy bedrooms. 4. To clean and tidy corridors. 5. To clean and tidy sitting rooms. 6. To clean and tidy offices, treatment rooms etc. 7. To follow procedures for the appropriate disposal of waste 8. To make beds as required. 9. To use all equipment according to appropriate instructions. 10. To maintain dignity, respect and confidentiality as required. 11. To support care staff in meeting the needs of the residents. 12. To respect the personal needs and wishes of the residents at all time. 13. To follow appropriate health and safety procedures. 14. To maintain written records as required. Laundry Duties 15. To wash, iron, itemise and distribute residents clothes. 16. To wash and iron all household laundry e.g. sheets, pillowcases, napkins etc. 17. Minor sewing repairs. 18. Ensure that all appliances are kept in good order and free from abuse, in compliance with Health and Safety regulations. 19. To carry out any other reasonable duty such as Cleaning Duties as required by the management of the Home, which is necessary for the support and well-being of the residents. STAFF MUST USE THE EQUIPMENT PROVIDED IN THE CARRYING OUT OF THEIR DUTIES In carrying out the duties of Housekeeper, the person will require the following: To be in sympathy with the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. To have integrity, honesty and patience. To have an understanding of the needs of the elderly in a nursing/residential home situation. To have an even temperament. To have an ability to work as a member of the caring team. To have an ability to treat residents as individuals and tolerate their likes and dislikes. To respect the authority and direction of the senior members of Staff in the Home. This job description is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and can be changed or augmented at any time to meet changing needs. CRITERIA Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people or those with a learning disability Awareness of health and safety practices within a working and residential environment. Special Circumstances Essential Willingness to work additional hours to meet the requirements of the Home; Committed to working within the Christian ethos of the Home. Skills: Housekeeping Cleaner Cleaning Housekeeper Older People Services Benefits: Discount card Free uniform and training Enhanced annual leave Free Access NI and NISCC registration Enhanced maternity pay and pension scheme Free counselling for staff and 18+ in household