We are looking to appoint a Housekeeping Assistant at Waverly Care Centre Penarth to support the smooth running of the housekeeping department, ensuring work is carried out to the highest standard. You will play a crucial role in ensuring visitors, residents, and families all have a positive impression of our Nursing Home by keeping residents' rooms and common areas spotless and carrying out other general tasks. Cheerful, caring, and compassionate, your caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skill will help you make responsible decisions and act in our residents' best interests.
Main Duties:
* Carry out all cleaning duties as directed by the Head Housekeeper to the required Company standards.
* Monitor cleaning supplies and order more as needed.
* Ensure that daily and deep cleaning schedules are adhered to.
* Maintain a high standard of personal presentation and hygiene.
* Ensure that all cleaning equipment is correctly and safely used and kept in a safe condition.
* Report any necessary repairs or replacements.
* Carry out any other reasonable instructions of the Housekeeping Supervisor.
* Be sensitive to the privacy and individual needs of the residents.
* Comply with COSHH regulations.
* Adhere to infection control policies at all times.
* Ensure the correct use of PPE.
* Follow the correct use of color code systems within the home.
* Ensure all necessary documentation is completed daily.
* Ensure trolleys are re-stocked at the end of shift and cleaning cupboards are left clean and tidy.
Communication:
Participate in Staff and Client meetings as required. Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required. Maintain professional knowledge and competence.
Health & Safety:
Adhere to the Nursing Home’s disposal of waste policy. Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self, or another. Understand and ensure the implementation of the company Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures. Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment, or any potential hazard. Promote safe working practice in the Home.
Required Skills and Experience:
* Cleaning experience in a similar environment with a commitment to achieving high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, although we’ll provide great training.
* Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
* High standard of personal hygiene.
* A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Able to manage time and tasks.
* Reliable and trustworthy.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably required.
This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £12.00 per hour
Schedule:
* Day shift
Work Location: In person
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