Domestic Housekeeper

6 hours ago


Wakefield, United Kingdom Orchard Care Homes Full time

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Why Orchard? We don’t just want to be the provider of choice; we want to be the employer of choice.

Here at Orchard Care Homes our foundations are built on 6 core values; Enjoy Life, Welcoming, Kind, Professional, Positive and Respectful.

**Job Role**: Domestic Housekeepers - 56 hours per week

**Hourly rate**: £9.50 per hour

Location - 340 Leeds Road, Lofthouse, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 3QQ

**About Us**:
Winner of the Gold trophy for Best Smaller Care Home Group at the CHA (Care Home Awards) 2021.

Welcome to Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home - A specialist residential, dementia residential and short term respite care home in Wakefield.

Rated ‘Good’ by our regulators the CQC, Lofthouse Grange & Lodge provides an excellent standard of care for all our residents. Lofthouse Grange & Lodge is a modern, recently refurbished home designed with the comfort, privacy and independent lifestyle choices of residents in mind.

Orchard Care Homes has a strong reputation in the care industry for running and managing care homes across the UK. We have over 15 years of experience, running 24 care homes across the North and Midlands.

**About You**:
Making a meaningful contribution to someone's life is fulfilling, demanding, requires flexibility, professionalism and skills. You will help our residents enjoy every day by making sure the quality domestic standards they deserve are met.

As a Domestic Housekeeper you will demonstrate a caring nature towards others, while ensuring everyone is treated with dignity and that individual's rights to privacy, independence and choice are met.

A quality domestic service has positive benefits on the physical and mental wellbeing of our residents which is why this position plays an important role in the day-to-day operation of our homes.

**Key Responsibilities**:
To ensure that all areas of the Care Home are cleaned to a high standard in compliance with the specific cleaning guidelines and schedules and that they effectively meet the residents’ and homes needs.

To respect and maintain confidentiality of resident’s personal information at all times, including their right to privacy, dignity and choice.

To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements which are relevant such as Health & Safety, COSHH, fire safety, all aspects of the Care Standards Act, have a clear understanding of Infection Prevention and Control policies, procedures and measures to maintain a safe environment throughout the home.

To make sure that all equipment used is in full, safe working order and immediately report any faults to the Home Manager and Caretaker.

To check all areas of the home are supplied with adequate housekeeping items and inform the manager of any shortages.

To always be alert and use your own initiative, spot clean any spillages as they occur.

To be an active and helpful member of the team, contribute to meeting, attend training sessions and ensure that Orchard Care Home is a friendly and supportive working environment.

**What We Offer**:
Excellent training and progression opportunities

Recognition schemes such as ‘Making a Difference’

Free Uniform

Free DBS

Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme (available to permanent employees)

Access to our fantastic Employee assistance programme in association with BUPA that provides 24/7 support

Competitive Annual Leave + Employer contributing pension



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