Housekeeping
Shifts are 8am - 4pm. or 9am till 5pm
OVER-TIME BONUS SCHEME
HOUSE KEEPING ASSISTANT
1. The promotion and maintenance of a high standard of service within the care home.
2. To ensure the clean and hygienic maintenance of the home.
3. To keep a high standard of appearance in all areas and contribute to the quality of care and life style afforded to each resident. This is particularly applicable to each person's privacy and dignity and in respect of each resident's personal possessions.
Main Duties
1. To clean all allocated rooms, including furniture, fittings, fabric, floors and equipment to set standards.
2. To clean and disinfect all bathrooms and toilets.
3. Cleaning of resident's individual rooms and performing of domestic work including, but not limited to, cleaning and washing of all items in situ and all surfaces.
4. To ensure that all cleaning chemicals are used correctly and economically.
5. Handle chemicals according to Health & Safety and COSHH guidelines. Keep all cleaning agents and chemicals locked away when not in use.
6. To clean sanitary and other equipment paying particular attention to guidelines for the control of bacteria and spread of infections.
7. Dispose of all clinical waste within guidelines.
8. To adhere to infection control policies at all times.
9. To follow the correct use of colour code systems within the Home.
10. Ensure that daily and deep cleaning schedules are adhered to.
11. To report any malfunction of equipment or fittings that require maintenance, or that cannot be kept to the standard through normal cleaning procedures and in the maintenance book.
12. To ensure the disposal of waste policy is adhered to at all times.
13. Carry out any other reasonable instructions of the Home's Manager.
14. Carry out other ad-hoc duties as requested by the Head Housekeeper or the Home's Management.
15. To ensure trolleys are re-stocked at the end of the shift and cleaning cupboards are left clean and tidy.
16. To be sensitive to the privacy and individual needs of the residents.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.23 per hour
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Melton Mowbray LE14 4UB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person