Housekeeper - Part Time

Housekeeper - Part Time
Provide a clean and safe environment for our Residents. Provide a high a standard of cleanliness within our Care Homes ensuring at all times to comply with Hutchinson Care Homes Policies and Procedures. As well as following compliance set by Health and Safety at Work 1974 and The Control of the Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.
About this role
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
What you will need
Required criteria
- At least six months experience working with patients within a Care Home Setting
- Excellent interpersonal Skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Knowledge of basic cleaning equipment and materials
Desired criteria
- Enthusiastic and Professional
- Demonstrate a positive attitude when carrying out your duties and be willing to put in an extra effort if an unexpected situation arrives





