Fiona Duffy
Galway
Summary
Dedicated Housekeeping Cleaner and Domestic Care Assistant with experience in maintaining hygiene standards and supporting clients with daily living activities. Ensures a safe environment through adherence to health and safety policies. Delivers compassionate care while fostering positive relationships through attentive service and effective communication. Organised Housekeeping Cleaner with extensive experience maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in various settings. Skilled in using cleaning equipment and products to ensure spaces are spotless and welcoming. Strong ability to manage time and tasks effectively, ensuring all duties are completed promptly. Brings positive attitude and commitment to creating clean, safe environment for all.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Housekeeping Cleaner
Healthcare Homes
Galway, Ireland
12.2022 - Current
- Clean high-risk areas multiple times daily, e.g. bathrooms, isolation rooms.
- Disinfect areas daily after meals, e.g. dining room tables, side tables.
- Cleaned and disinfected common area surfaces hourly, safeguarding health and hygiene of residents and visitors.
- Deep cleaned bathrooms, ensuring thorough sanitation and attention to detail.
- Provide each room with a deep clean from top to bottom once a week.
- Conducted deep cleaning of rooms and communal areas, adhering to hygiene regulations and standards.
- Managed daily cleaning, dusting, and vacuuming of assigned rooms to maintain high standards of hygiene.
- Prepared guest rooms by changing bed linens and ensuring overall cleanliness each morning.
- Made rooms and living spaces presentable and welcoming.
- Cleaned and restocked bathrooms to keep facilities fresh.
- Cleaned floors using vacuums, mops and appropriate cleaning agents.
- High dust frequently to prevent dust build-up, cobwebs, etc.
- Make sure all rooms are kept to a high standard, and dispose of rubbish and clutter.
- Removed trash from guest rooms, including emptying bins and properly disposing of soiled linen.
- Removed rubbish and dirty linens from room attendant trolleys.
- Applied chemical cleaners with safety precautions to ensure a safe working environment.
- Strictly adhered to company health and safety policies.
- Prioritised daily tasks to manage workload.
- Reported maintenance issues to housekeeping status board.
- Informed supervisor when supplies were low.
- Worked with respect to client privacy and preferences.
Domestic Care Assistant
Healthcare Homes
Galway, Ireland
12.2022 - Current
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, offering emotional support to clients and their families during difficult times.
- Assisted residents who had to be fed and could not eat by themselves.
- Supported high-care clients during mealtimes by offering feeding assistance.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to clients' dietary needs and preferences, enhancing their overall well-being.
- Prepared breakfast meals for residents, ensuring nutritional needs and hydration levels were met.
- Conducted household tasks, including cleaning, laundry, and shopping, to maintain a comfortable living environment.
- Informed supervisors of key changes in client conditions and behaviours.
Education
GCSEs - Leaving Cert
Glenamaddy Community School
Galway2023
Skills
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Infection control
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Languages
English
First Language
Irish
Beginner
A1
Interests
- enjoy working around the farm feeding and taking care of the livestock
- enjoy being social and working with others
- enjoy reading books eg crime/thriller novels
- enjoy pet sitting
Timeline
Housekeeping Cleaner
Healthcare Homes
12.2022 - Current
Domestic Care Assistant
Healthcare Homes
12.2022 - Current
GCSEs - Leaving Cert
Glenamaddy Community School