Position: Housekeeper
Department /Location: Care & Support
Contract: Bank
Reports to: Head of Housekeeping
Objectives of the job
* To conduct domestic, laundry and housekeeping duties to all residents on a daily basis ensuring the care home is cleaned and maintained to the highest standard
* Ensure all Health and Safety and Environmental health standards are achieved and maintained
Key responsibilities and accountabilities
Organisation-wide:
* Participate in staff meetings and in staff training where applicable
* Report and record in the appropriate manner any information considered to be important to the Home Manager
* Adhere to Rosmead Healthcare’s policies and procedures
* Any other duties that the post holder may reasonably be expected to perform
Functional:
* Ensure that a good standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained throughout the Care Home, to meet the required standards of practice prescribed by Environmental Health Standards
* To conform to the Care Home’s Food Hygiene procedures
* Ensure all equipment used is well maintained, in good working order and to log any defects and report to the Home Manager
* Work closely with the Head of Housekeeping to ensure cleaning and laundry services are provided to the appropriate standards to residents
* Support the Head of Housekeeping to maintain accurate stock control
Communication:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Business Management:
* Committed to providing a high quality service
* Responsive to resident’s individual hygiene and cultural needs
* Willing to attend such training sessions that are deemed necessary by Line Management
* Team worker
* Aptitude towards continuous training and development
Knowledge/Qualifications
* Understanding of and clear commitment to COSHH, Health and Safety practices
* Understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunities.
Job Types: Temp to perm, Zero hours contract
Pay: £11.44 per hour
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Willow Brook KA
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