Household Assistant - Specified Purpose Contract - 6 weeks, Part-Time

Household Assistant – Specified Purpose Contract, Part\-Time. (6 weeks)

The Dublin Dental University Hospital (DDUH) is seeking to recruit a Household Assistant on a 6 week, Specified Purpose Contract , part\-time capacity to join the Household team.
The successful candidate will assist in a range of household duties, including, but not limited to: assisting in the preparation and service of beverages and functions for students and DDUH staff to the required company standards of hygiene, health and safety.
The post reports to and is accountable to the Household Manager or Head of Department, all matters relating to the job.
Outline of Duties and Responsibilities

The role of the Household Assistant includes but is not limited to:

• Set up common room \- brew coffees turn on dishwasher. Fill milk up. Set up functions if required. Turn on lights. Organise tables and chairs.


• Laundry room \- organise delivery and dispense scrubs when needed.


• Set up any functions as required.


• The checking of waste bins frequently – empty as required, change bags and bring waste to collection point – frequently and not less than every two hours.


• Checking/cleaning of hand sanitising units and replenish as necessary.


• Household management of all kitchens – checking frequently; clean furniture, clean fridges, clean microwaves, empty dishwashers, replenish stocks of foods and cleaning materials.


• Attend to any spillages throughout the day.


• Assist with Hospitality events during the working day as they arise.


• Weekly Deep clean of dishwashers.


• Serving board meeting and functions.


• General attendance in staff canteen.


• Restocking and Cleaning.

• Have achieved a good standard of education or equivalent Leaving Certificate.


• Have excellent interpersonal skills and proven written and verbal communication abilities.


• Have at least 1\+ years relevant experience.


• Demonstrate a good understanding of hygiene, health and safety, HACCP and COSHH Regulations.


• Must be available to work from June 3rd – July 15th, Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 3:00pm

• Have the ability to work on own initiative, prioritise and manage a number of issues simultaneously and demonstrate attention to detail.


• Have the ability to undertake the physical demands of the role.


• Be motivated and able to identify potential difficulties and formulate solutions.


• Possess a clear understanding and commitment to the ethos and philosophy of Dublin Dental University Hospital.


• Be of good character.

Shortlisting will take place immediately and interviews are expected to be held in person on Tuesday June 2nd 2026

Interested candidates should submit a Cover Letter together with a copy of their Curriculum Vitae to \[email protected] .

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting Ms Carol MacArthur, Director of Nursing\[email protected]. Contact \[email protected] for a full Job Description.

*Please note: all job offers are subject to References, Garda Vetting, Pre\-Employment Medical and HSEland training.*

*Dublin Dental University Hospital is an equal opportunities employer.*

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