Housekeeper Maidstone, England
Job description
Cavell Park Care Home Opening July 2023!
Summary of Job Purpose:
To ensure the highest standard of cleanliness and hygiene in all rooms and public areas. To ensure that the Laundry Service is of the highest standard and efficiency.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· To comply with company standards, policies and procedures
· To supervise, motivate and control Domestic and Laundry staff to achieve compliance with company standards policies and procedures
· To control the purchase, consumption and handling of all chemicals and products to ensure that financial budgets are attained and all Health and Safety matters are fully complied with
· To minimise the risk of accidents and waste by effective training and supervision
· To complete all necessary documentation and administration to ensure the smooth running of the department
· To check all relevant machinery and equipment to ensure it is in safe working order and to train all appropriate personnel in its correct use
· To supervise the Laundry area ensuring an efficient and effective smooth running system is set in place for handling of personal clothing and bed linen
· To secure Resident’s property and Company’s property and premises
· To report all compliments, complaints, and comments to the Home Manager
· To report any defects, damage, theft, breakages, or hazards to the Home Manager
· To maintain a 4 week rota for Domestic and Laundry staff.
Care Hygiene Standards
· Protect all Resident’s from abuse and report any concerns as per company policies and procedures
· Clean as per cleaning schedule and ensure that the necessary documentation is completed as required
· Ensure all surfaces and floor coverings are kept clean and odour free
· Respect and follow Resident’s wishes with regards to positioning of personal possessions within their room ensuring that due regard to Health and Safety is given at all times
· Keep utility storage rooms in clean and orderly condition.
Customer Care
· Greet all visitors and answer the telephone in a friendly, courteous and efficient manner and promote Porthaven Care Homes and ensure your Home in particular, positively at all times in the local community
· Show courtesy and respect to Resident’s at all times to ensure that they enjoy the highest quality of life, respect the confidentiality of the Resident’s and their families at all times
· Communicate effectively with Resident’s, their relatives, friends and other staff and external visitors to the home and deal sensitively with their concerns
· Protect all Resident’s from abuse and report any concerns as per company policies and procedures
· Keep personal knowledge and job skills up to date to ensure that Resident’s receive the best possible standards of care and service.
Health and Safety
· Carry out all duties in a safe manner having regard to Health and Safety and welfare of self, staff Resident’s and other persons within Porthaven Care Homes
· Ensure that you have read and understood, and at all times comply with, all relevant company policies and procedures and all relevant statutory responsibilities including fire arrangements, Health and safety issues including moving and handling, COSHH regulations, maintaining records diligently and accurately as required
· When using or storing any equipment ensure a safe environment is maintained at all times for everyone. Report any defects to either the person in charge or the Maintenance Technician.
Generic Core Duties
· Positively promote the Home through personal conduct both within and out with working hours
· Attend and participate in all training sessions and staff meeting
· Maintain good working relationships with all colleagues at all times
· Undertake any other reasonable task requested by your Home Manager which is within your area of competence.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Maidstone, ME14 3EN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you over the age of 18 and have had at least 2 Covid-19 Vaccines?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: One location
