Are you passionate about maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments? We’re looking for a dedicated Housekeeper to help us provide a comfortable and hygienic space for our residents and staff. In this role, you’ll play an essential part in creating a positive atmosphere by ensuring that all areas are impeccably clean, organized, and well-maintained. If you have an eye for detail, take pride in your work, and enjoy making a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Role:
We are looking for a dedicated and reliable Housekeeper to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents, staff, and visitors. You’ll play a key part in ensuring that all areas of the building are hygienic, organized, and well-maintained, contributing to a positive and comfortable atmosphere for everyone.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Cleaning & Tidying: Perform daily cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and polishing, ensuring all areas of the care home are kept clean and presentable.
2. Room Care: Clean and maintain residents’ rooms, making beds, changing linens, and ensuring rooms are organized and hygienic.
3. Sanitization: Ensure that all high-touch areas (e.g., handrails, door handles, light switches) are sanitized regularly, following health and safety guidelines.
4. Laundry: Manage the washing, drying, folding, and ironing of linens and residents’ clothing, ensuring cleanliness and proper handling of all laundry items.
5. Waste Disposal: Ensure that waste is disposed of properly, including taking out rubbish and recycling in line with company procedures.
6. Stock Management: Assist in maintaining stock levels of cleaning supplies and report any shortages to the Housekeeping Manager.
7. Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to all health and safety standards and cleaning protocols, ensuring that cleaning products are stored safely and used according to instructions.
8. Team Collaboration: Work alongside other housekeeping staff and the wider team to ensure smooth operation and a positive environment.
9. Special Projects: Assist with additional cleaning tasks or projects as requested, including deep cleaning and seasonal maintenance tasks.
Qualifications & Experience:
1. Previous experience in a housekeeping or cleaning role, ideally within a care home, hotel, or healthcare setting.
2. Good understanding of cleaning products, equipment, and health and safety procedures.
3. Strong attention to detail with the ability to work efficiently and to a high standard.
4. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
5. Good communication skills and a friendly, professional attitude.
6. Flexibility and willingness to assist with various cleaning tasks as needed.
7. Knowledge of infection control and hygiene standards (training can be provided if necessary).
Why Join Us?
1. Supportive Team: Be part of a caring and friendly team that works together to create a positive environment.
2. Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary along with other benefits.
3. Opportunities for Growth: We value our staff and offer opportunities for training and career progression.
4. Make a Difference: Help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment that contributes to the well-being of our residents.
If you have a passion for cleanliness and take pride in maintaining high standards, we would love to hear from you!
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