Housekeeper

3 days ago

Kettering, United Kingdom Dunamis Social Care LTD Full time

The main duties of the Housekeeper are as follows:

- to clean all rooms in their designated area including the furniture, fitting, fabric,

carpets and equipment
- to be aware of health and safety at work and COSSH regulations
- to maintain a safe environment at all times e.g. wet floor signs, safe storage
- to clean sanitary and other equipment, particular attention to guidelines on type of

detergent to use
- to report any problem with equipment/ fittings etc which may need repaired
- to dispose of waste correctly
- to promote economy and minimise waste of cleaning materials
- to maintain the general cleaning rota and weekly tasks
- to clean patients bedrooms and private areas e.g. en suite bathrooms as discreetly

as possible and respecting their right to confidentiality and privacy
- to clean brassware/ light fittings etc as part of the cleaning schedule and as

required
- to deal with carpet satins immediately
- to deal with odours immediately
- to report to the Nurse Manager any particular repeated problems which may need

addressed e.g. resident non-compliance
- to keep the floors free of debris at all times
- to co-operate with other team members if requested to prioritise a particular area
- to assist in the Laundry/ Kitchen area if necessary
- to ensure that washing machines are emptied and left clean at the end of shift

Laundry Person Duties
- to collect laundry from the sluices and other areas and take to the laundry
- to sort laundry using colour and temperature choices to avoid ruining wash in

machine
- check that items not suitable for laundry are removed and dry cleaned if patient in

agreement
- check and remove other items e.g. broaches, tissues etc from clothing before

putting in machines
- to use economy when doing wash, ensure properly loaded and appropriate

amount of detergent used
- do not overload the tumble drier and use setting appropriate to fabric being dried
- clean the filters daily to avoid damage to drier and machines
- clean the machines daily at the end of shift and leave ready
- use economy and hang clothes out to dry where weather permits
- iron all patients clothing (not undergarments) and leave ready for Care Assistant

to return to bedrooms
- dry and return bed linen and towels to various stores throughout the Homes
- Do small running repairs to patient’s clothes e.g. turn up hem is falling; sew on

buttons if coming loose etc.
- Keep the laundry room/ area clean and tidy and free of debris and odours
- Assist in the appropriate labelling of patients clothes to avoid loss of items

NB: The duties and responsibilities outlined in the job description are not meant to be

definitive or restrictive and will be modified to meet changing needs. It should be noted that

the needs of the service.

You should note that under The Health and Safety at Work Act you are required to take all

reasonable steps while at work to ensure your own health and safety and the health and safety

of those who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.

You should also be aware that we operate a no smoking policy and no alcohol policy within

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract

**Salary**: £11.44-£11.60 per hour

**Experience**:

- Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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