Housekeeper

**Job Purpose**

To provide a safe, clean, and comfortable environment in a manner which takes account of the needs and wishes of the residents, whilst maintaining a high standard of home hygiene in line with infection control guidelines.

As a company we embrace and support a diverse workforce. We understand that people’s uniqueness builds the supportive culture needed to thrive in a career and is the essence to life in colour.

**Key Responsibilities**
- To work in all areas of the residents Home, carrying out general cleaning duties as required.
- Ensure that daily and deep cleaning schedules are adhered to.
- To encourage service users to assist in daily living tasks, to offer meaningful occupation, e.g., dusting and setting tables.
- Work collectively as a team to continuously improve care standards in accordance with the companies 10 key behaviours and legislation.
- To be aware of complying with Health and Safety practices.
- To attend training in COSHH regulations and use products in accordance with instructions given.
- Adhere to the Company’s dress code incorporating the wearing of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
- To ensure that all cleaning trolly’s are stocked at the end of the shift and cleaning cupboards are left clean and tidy.
- To follow the correct colour code systems within the home.
- To be sensitive to the privacy and individuals needs of the residents.
- Ensure that all cleaning equipment is correctly and safely used and kept in a safe condition. Report any defect to the Home Manager.

**Main Duties**
- To complete bed making duties in all bedrooms and change linen as required.
- To serve Breakfast and assist any residents who may require support with eating and drinking.
- To assist care staff with non-personal care tasks as required e.g., serving food and drinks.
- Assist in setting and clearing tables in dining areas.
- To use equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and safety guidelines.
- Keep equipment clean and serviceable, reporting any hazards or faults to the Housekeeping Team Leader.
- To keep simple stock records, returns and cleaning schedules.
- Meet and greet visitors to the home, establishing identity in accordance with the homes security system and ensuring that visitors sign in and out of the home.
- To carry out such other duties, as may be required by the Company.
- Work collectively as a team and continuously promote and aim to improve care standards in accordance with the companies 10 key behaviours and legislation.
- Employee Handbook

**Key Requirements**
- Able to demonstrate the 10 key behaviours: be respectful, professional, reliable, approachable & friendly, a good communicator, positive, caring, good timekeeper, a team player and to be presentable.
- To promote equality and diversity within the company
- To provide person centred care to meet diverse resident’s needs.
- To be flexible and adaptable to the requirements of the service.
- To constantly ask yourself, “am I delivering, supporting this resident the same way I would want my loved one to be treated?”.

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**

**ESSENTIAL**

**DESIRABLE**

**Qualifications**:

- No formal qualification.
- Ability to undertake a Level II in Housekeeping.
- Level II in Housekeeping

Knowledge
- Ability to use and maintain essential cleaning equipment.
- Must be prepared to attend such training sessions as are deemed necessary by the Company
- Understanding of responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
- Infection control procedures

Experience / Skills
- Must have demonstrated the ability to work both as a team member and on own initiative.
- Able to organise and complete routine tasks to set standards.
- Awareness of the need to respect resident’s privacy and individuality.
- Must be able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills.
- Have a knowledge and understanding of all infection control procedures.
- Ensuring the appropriate use of PPE

Personal
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- To be friendly, helpful, and courteous.
- To have a liking for older people and the ability to relate to them in a sensitive manner.
- To have a positive attitude and commitment to high standards of housekeeping.
- To be flexible and willing to cover shifts on an overtime basis.

**Housekeeper**

**£12.00 per hour**

**Based in**

**Hours**:
Choose to live life in Colour by working at Borough Care where we believe that everyone should be encouraged and supported to live their best possible life. By working with us you will receive some excellent rewards & benefits including:

- An hourly rate of pay that is significantly higher than the industry average for care workers, plus a bonus paid for any overtime shifts worked
- 28 days holiday, with an additional day holiday for your birthday (after 1 years’ service)
- Free meals
- Access to My Hub, with a range of discounts for high street shops, supermarkets and restaurants
- Free uniforms
- Paid DBS