The Company is committed to offering equal opportunities and non-discriminatory procedures and practices against all forms of discrimination which are not acceptable. These are: age, sex, sexual orientation, race, disability, religious belief, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity. All employees of the Company are obliged to respect and act in accordance with the Company Policies and Procedures.
Job Title: Housekeeper
Reports to: Home Manager
Job profile:
The Housekeeper is part of the care team and as such works with other staff and maintains a clean and safe environment for all Service users and staff.
Main duties:
- Promote the Company Mission Statement at all times
- Ensure the Home’s furniture, furnishings and fittings are sufficiently clean
- Ensure all surfaces of floors, walls and ceilings are sufficiently clean
- Clean carpets when necessary
- Empty wastebaskets and yellow / black bins daily ensuring that waste is disposed of safely in line with requirements
- Clean all internal windows monthly
- Clean all bedrooms thoroughly once a week on a rota basis. Ensure that the communal areas are cleaned daily
- Ensure all sinks, ensuites, bathrooms and toilets are cleaned daily
- Ensure all chemicals are stored correctly and in-line with the COSHH requirements and company policy and procedures
- Re-stock paper products, and hand dispensers
Communication
- Maintain confidentiality at all times in relation to the Data Protection Act 1998
- Development and maintain a good rapport with the Service Users, relatives and be polite and courteous to all visitors. When answering the telephone, ensure professionalism at all times and that any messages taken are dealt with efficiently and effectively.
- Ensure safe use of equipment and report any defects to the Person-in-Charge
- Report any accidents/incidents involving Service Users, staff or visitors immediately to the Home Manager or Person-in-Charge.
- Complete cleaning schedules on an on-going basis and as required
- Attend Staff Meetings and / or practical training, as required
- Ensure that records are written in a timely manner and in line with statutory requirements.
- Understand the importance of correct record management and own personal responsibilities in maintaining this through passwords, storage of documentation and sharing information (both paper-based or on electronic systems)
- Report breeches of records security to the Home manager
General
- To be aware of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and your own responsibilities under this Act.
- To participate in training programs which may be required either by law or Company Policy.
- To report for duty at the correct time in accordance with the duty rota. Endeavour to cover colleagues’ duties in time of sickness or holidays.
- To report for duty in a clean and tidy uniform and following the dress code as set out in the Employee handbook.
- To abide by the Home’s Employee Handbook and Company Policies and Procedures.
- To be flexible and adaptable in participating in other jobs which are necessary for the smooth running of the Home and the safety of Service Users.
- To have an understanding of requirements detailed in the Health & Social Care Act 2008 in line with standards set by the Regulators.
- Support the Home Manager with the home’s marketing plan
- Promote, ensure and maintain good relationships with service users, staff and outside professionals and visitors
- Ensure that the security of the Home is maintained at all times.
- Comply with the Company Policy in relation to infection control and prevention.
- To work within the company’s Information Governance policies in order to maintain security of personal and sensitive data.
This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.52 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lisnaskea BT92 0LB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person