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Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• To clean and tidy toilets.
• To clean and tidy bathrooms.
• To clean and tidy bedrooms.
• To clean and tidy corridors.
• To clean and tidy sitting rooms.
• To clean and tidy offices, treatment rooms etc.
• To follow procedures for the appropriate disposal of waste.
• To make beds as required.
• To use all equipment according to appropriate instructions.
• To maintain dignity, respect and confidentiality as required.
• To support care staff in meeting the needs of the residents.
• To respect the personal needs and wishes of the residents at all time.
• To follow appropriate health and safety procedures.
• To maintain written records as required.
• LAUNDRY DUTIES
• To wash, iron, itemise and distribute residents’ clothes.
• To wash and iron all household laundry e.g. sheets, pillowcases, napkins etc.
• Minor sewing repairs.
• Ensure that all appliances are kept in good order and free from abuse, in compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
• 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.
• 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 respect the authority and direction of the senior members of Staff in the Home.
• To carry out any other reasonable duty as required by the management of the Home, which is necessary for the support and well-being of the residents.
• This job description is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and can be changed or augmented at any time to meet changing needs.
• To comply with all CSW policies and procedures as required.
• 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.
• This job description is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and can be changed or augmented at any time to meet changing needs.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 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.
• Willingness to work additional hours to meet the requirements of the Home.
• Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
• Be willing to register with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council and to maintain that registration

Further Information

Benefits include: Discount card Free uniform and training Enhanced annual leave Free Access NI and NISCC registration Enhanced maternity pay and pension scheme Free INSPIRE counselling for all staff and any household 18 plus years

Application Information

Application packs are available to download from www.presbyterianireland.org/socialcarejobs or can be requested by emailing personnel@presbyterianireland.org or calling 02890417255. CVS are not accepted. Please note the job may close earlier if there are sufficient applications. Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this post.