Cleaner

About Nua Healthcare Services

Nua Healthcare Services is a prominent private healthcare provider in Ireland, focusing on residential and supported living services for children and adults with complex needs. The organization offers comprehensive support and prioritizes the enrichment of service users' lives.

Job Objectives and Key Duties

The Cleaner is responsible for maintaining the facility in pristine hygienic condition, ensuring the environment meets the highest standards for the safety and comfort of all residents and staff.

• Embark on daily cleaning duties as per the detailed task list for the role.
• Uphold strict personal and workplace hygiene in line with internal policies and schedules.
• Participate in mandatory trainings such as AED, hygiene protocols, HACCP standards, and fire prevention courses.
• Thoroughly clean and disinfect furniture, desks, frequently touched surfaces including handles and chairs, and all equipment where applicable.
• Clean windows, sills, ledges, mirrors, picture frames, doors (including tops), skirting boards, woodwork, light switches, lamp shades, plugs, and sockets inside the premises.
• Put effort into cleaning inside, behind, and on top of cupboards and furnishings.
• Vacuum and wipe sofas and upholstery, moving cushions to clean underneath thoroughly.
• Vacuum and mop all hard floors ensuring they are spotless.
• Remove cobwebs, wipe down stairways, banisters, railings, and cleaner sanitary facilities including showers, toilets, sinks, tiles, mirrors, towel rails, and extractor fans with disinfectants.

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications Required

• At least 1 year of prior experience in a similar cleaning role.
• Experience working within service environments catering to individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, or mental health challenges is preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant hygiene and safety standards and legislation applicable to healthcare or similar settings.
• Possession of a full clean driver's license.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team.
• A strong willingness to learn, be flexible, and reliably fulfill responsibilities.
• Professional demeanor with empathy and a genuine understanding of others' needs.
• Demonstrated dedication to performing at one’s best.

Benefits

• Access to company pension scheme.
• Extensive induction and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Potential career growth within the organization.
• Life assurance and death-in-service benefits.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Educational assistance programs.
• Employee assistance programs to support wellbeing.
• Working a 7-day roster including shift work.
• Participation in the bike-to-work scheme.
• Referral and retention bonuses.
• Discounts across national retailers.