Housekeeper - Preston, United Kingdom - Preston Care Home Fulwood Preston PR2 9SX - We do not offer sponsorships

Description

Job Title:
Housekeeper - Preston Private Care Home

Midgery Lane Fulwood Preston PR2 9SX

Reporting to:
Home Manager


Job purpose:

To work as part of a team to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the Care Centre, whilst ensuring a safe, comfortable environment always.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

Required:

• Team player
• Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the PoVA list
• Ability to work on own initiative

At least 12 months experience.


Desired:

• Experience/qualification in care for relevant Service User category

Main responsibilities

Cleaning:

• Daily cleaning
• Empty waste bins and wipe out
• Vacuum throughout
• Shake out cushions
• Clean dining rooms/lounges/toilets
• Clean taps and sinks
• Clean soap dispenser outlets
• Clean toothbrush holders
• Spot clean all floorings
• Wash all bathroom & toilet floors
• Weekly cleaning
• Polish all mirrors
• Clean all pipe work in toilets
• Dust handrails and radiators
• Move all mobile furniture (including beds and chairs) and vacuum and dust beneath/behind
• Wash out metal wastepaper bins
• Dust and polish furniture and windowsills
• Wash floor covering
• Shampoo carpets as requested by Housekeeper
• Restock toiletries, soaps, towels etc. as and when required

Communication:

• Participate in Staff and Service User meetings as required
• Complete all relevant documentation

Training and Development:

• Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.
• Attend mandatory training days/course, on or off site as and when required

Health & Safety:

• Adhere to the Care Centers disposal of waste policy
• Report immediately to the Home Manager or Person in Charge any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Service Users, colleague, self or another
• Understand, and ensure the implementation of the Care Centers Health & Safety policy and Emergency and Fire procedures
• Report to the Home Manager, Housekeeper, Handyperson or Person in Charge any faulty appliances, damaged furniture equipment or any potential hazard
• Promote safe working practice in the Care Centre

General:

• Ensure that all existing stocks are maintained in a safe and tidy environment
• Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties
• Notify the Home Manager or Person in Charge as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty and on your return to work from all periods of absence
• Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Care Centre and the company
• Ensure the security of the Care Centre is always maintained
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales
• Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained
• Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you

This job description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.


Reference ID:
Job 5


Salary:
£10.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week


Benefits:

• Free parking

Experience:

- housekeeping: 1 year (preferred)


Ability to Commute:

• Preston (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Preston: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
Job 5