Housekeeper - Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom - The Troc

The Troc

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Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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We are looking for a part time housekeeper to join our busy 64 bed home, working 16 hours per week over 3 days with alternate weekends.

Qualifications, Training and Experience:

Main Aims of the Job:

To implement a good standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the workplace
To promote a safe environment for all residents, staff and visitors to the home
To work in conjunction with the maintenance man
To be able to work as a team under the supervision of the nurse in charge, matron or manager
To contribute to the fulfilment of the individual resident's personal needs; to ensure that they enjoy a good quality of life by sustaining a friendly, caring environment
To ensure that residents retain their dignity, choice and individuality
To assist in the induction, training and supervision of junior staff members in all aspects of their work in the home, when required.

Key Responsibilities:

To work as part of a team under the supervision of the head housekeeper.
To contribute to the fulfilment of the individual resident's personal needs; to ensure that they enjoy a good quality of life by sustaining a friendly, caring environment
To ensure that residents retain their dignity, choice and individuality
To help induct, train and supervise junior members of staff in all aspects of their work in the home
To work in conjunction with the maintenance man
To ensure that residents' rooms are adequately heated and ventilated
To ensure full privacy and dignity for each resident when entering their room
To ensure that no cleaning is undertaken while residents are in their room, unless it is necessary to do so or the resident has permitted it
To ensure that all housekeeping cupboards that contain cleaning fluids are kept locked at all times
To ensure that all cleaning equipment and materials are not left unattended
To ensure that all housekeeping cupboards are kept clean and tidy
To ensure that all soap dispensers are refilled when necessary
To ensure adequate supply of hand towels and toilet rolls
To ensure you report to the appropriate person when supplies are running low
To ensure that bathrooms and sluices are cleaned daily
To keep all records of domestic work completed in the appropriate book for each shift.

General:

To attend and participate in staff meetings and attend all mandatory training when required
To attend supervision and appraisals, ensuring that you are adequately prepared for these when required
To attend any other training when a need has been identified
To assist with domestic duties in the home including cooking, cleaning, and laundry, when required
To communicate effectively with other staff, relatives and visitors (including professional agencies) regarding residents
To answer the door and telephone appropriately; to respond accordingly, and to pass on any messages promptly
To make visitors feel welcome; to provide refreshments or assistance when required
To report any faults or defects in the home to the appropriate person or the nurse in charge
To be fully aware of the Fire Policy and food hygiene regulations
To ensure familiarity with all current policies and procedures and to understand your duty to comply with and implement them when necessary
To wear the uniform provided along with plain, black trousers and flat, sensible shoes at all times
To be aware of the residents' confidentiality at all times.
To ensure that you do not use a mobile phone while on duty
To ensure that all information of a confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties
To understand your duty to whistleblow if you witness bad practice or harm to a resident within the home
To wear an identification badge
To promote and ensure the good reputation of the organisation

Health and Safety:

To ensure that you work in a safe environment in accordance with the _Health and Safety at Work etc. Act_ (HSWA)
To assist in the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment by understanding and ensuring adherence to the home's health and safety policies and procedures, including regarding fire
To be aware of and understand the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations
To ensure that all COSHH records are maintained and updated when necessary
To practice and promote safe working practices within the home
To take responsibility for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions
To be fully aware and comply with infection control policies and procedures and appropriate hand hygiene technique
To use hand gel only on hands that are v

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