Job Title: Cleaner

iCare Operations Ltd is seeking a Full-time Cleaner. This role involves ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene of all areas within the facility, including resident rooms, common areas and workspaces, while maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in compliance with health and safety standards. Interested? Kindly send your resume to michela@icare.com.mt

Job Summary

A cleaner in an elderly home is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in living spaces, common areas, and facilities. Their work contributes to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for residents, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean all public areas, corridors, offices and lounges regularly
• Wipe down touchpoints: Door handles, handrails, light switches, pull cords, television remotes, etc.
• Clean residents’ rooms thoroughly whilst maintaining their right to privacy
• Deep clean residents’ rooms whilst maintaining their right to privacy at least once a month.
• Clean all balconies and outside spaces.
• Clean all windows and doors.
• Complying with the organization’s standards and statutory cleaning and hygiene regulations
• Ensure that residents are helped to retain their dignity and individuality
• Clean equipment including, but no limited to, wheelchairs, moving equipment, nursing equipment and more.
• Maintain required records such as cleaning schedules
• Clean all WC’s and bathrooms regularly and as scheduled by the Operation Manager or Housekeeper
• Collect Kitchen items from common areas and bedroom. Wash/rinse in sink. Use and clear the dishwasher as necessary
• kitchen items from dining room and wash/rinse them in sink. Use and clear the dish washer as necessary
• Clean fridge / freezers, cookers, all work surfaces, walls and floors in kitchen
• Shampoo carpets if required
• Clean and maintain equipment and ensure it is correctly used and kept in a safe condition
• Report any defects in cleaning equipment or furnishings to the Housekeeper or delegate without delay
• Maintain waste and laundry rooms clean and in order
• Distribute clean laundry to each floor and Restock rooms with supplies as required.
• Reports any cleaning items that are low in stock without delay
• Interacts positively with the rest of the team and liaises directly with the Operations Manager
• Performs other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as determined by both the Operations Manager and organizational needs

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education
  • At least possess a minimum of 5 ‘O’ Levels.
  • Basic knowledge of hygiene and health regulations; a valid Food Handling Certificate (Category A or B) is considered an asset but not essential.
  • ECDL or proof of computer literacy is advantageous but not required.
• Experience:
  • Previous experience working as a cleaner, preferably within a care home, hospital, or clinical setting.
  • Familiarity with infection control procedures and cleaning in healthcare environments is an advantage.
• Skills:
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean, safe and sanitary environment.
  • Ability to follow cleaning schedules and protocols accurately.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with staff and adapt to the needs of a care facility.
  • Physically fit with the ability to stand, walk and carry out repetitive cleaning tasks for extended periods.
  • Capable of managing time effectively and working with minimal supervision.
• Work Environment:
  • Must be flexible and available to work varied hours, including mornings, weekends and public holidays, depending on operational needs.
  • Will be working in a residential care home, requiring discretion, sensitivity and respect when interacting with residents and staff.