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

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

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

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:


  • Previous experience is not essential as training can be given
  • To have a genuine interest for older people
  • To be willing to participate in National Vocational Training Programmes
  • To have good communication skills
  • To have the ability to work effectively within a team environment.

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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