Housekeeper

Main Duties: 

• Comply with Infection Control Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment 

• You may be required to work in other homes in the business at short notice to assist with staffing levels 

• To ensure cleaning of all areas of the home are to the highest standard 

• To organise deep cleaning duties when required 

• Complete documentation as and when required 

• Ensure cleaning and laundry supplies are stored safely and used effectively to minimise wastage 

• Attend all necessary training 

• Participate in any other duties detailed by management that may be considered relevant 

• Report and record any breaks or damages to your Manager/or Deputy Manager 

• Demonstrate a positive attitude when carrying out duties and be willing to put in an extra effort if an unexpected situation arrives 

• Promote good housekeeping, in respect of health and safety and ensure that there is no neglect of property and ensuring a well maintained area of care 

• Keep all cleaning store rooms neat and tidy as well as ensuring there is enough stock  

• Order stock as and when required keeping in mind costs and budgets 

• To attend staff meetings as and when required 

• Maintain confidentiality at all times 

Administration Duties: 

• Keep cleaning records up to date and inform Manager/Deputy Manager of any change 

General & Personal Development: 

• Ability to work effectively within a team 

• Organised and trustworthy 

• Pride in your work 

• Physically fit to carry out cleaning duties 

• Ability to take instruction 

• Punctual and Reliable 

• Clean and Tidy appearance 

• Flexible approach to work including change of working patterns to suit the Care Home