Housekeeper

Job description

**Housekeeper**

**Responsible to : Manager & Housekeeping Supervisor**

Duties
- **DAILY**

**1.1** Thorough cleaning of all toilet areas, including lavatory and all fixtures and fittings, plus sluice area and fittings.

**1.2** Cleaning of baths, including fitments.

**1.3** Cleaning of all wash-hand basins and commode chairs.

**1.4** Dusting, as required - dry/damp.

**1.5** Cleaning of mirrors and glass partitions.

**1.6** Damp mopping of all floors required.

**1.7** Wet mopping of all floors required.

**1.8** Vacuuming - dry/wet - of all floors required.

**1.9** Topping up of paper towels, soap, soap dispensers, toilet rolls, air fresheners etc.

**1.10** Cleaning and tidying of Domestic Service Room cupboard,

**1.11** Tidying of all residents’ rooms and public rooms.

**1.12** Cleaning of staff rooms.

**1.13** Removal /replacement of all rubbish bins - internally and externally - including cleaning up of any spillages.

**1.14** Care of cleansing equipment used.
- **WEEKLY**

**2.1** High dusting of ledges, tops of wardrobes, etc.

**2.2** Cleaning of chairs - upholstery, vinyl.

**2.3** Washing down of paintwork - doors, ledges, window sills, etc.

**2.4** Removal and cleaning of towel dispensers.

**2.5** Cleaning of disposal bins.

**2.6 **Alert Management in good time of all supplies required.
- **AS REQUIRED**

**3.1** Replace hand towels, as required, in toilet areas - start and end of shift.

**3.2** Remove and replenish disposal bags as required - start and end of shift

**3.3** Thorough cleaning of dining room tables and chairs.

**3.4** Report malfunctioning of equipment to R.G.N. / Management.

**3.5** Understand and comply with COSHH and Health & Safety Regulations.

**3.7** Be conversant with routine maintenance procedures of all electrical cleaning equipment.

This job description is not considered an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities but is to be viewed as a general guide to the position of Housekeeper.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £10.35 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Melrose, TD6 9DH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Care Facility & Hospital Cleaners: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving (preferred)

Work Location: One location