Housekeeping Assistant Sunbury, England
Job description
3. To ensure that the cleaning schedule is understood and adhered to by the housekeeping/domestic team.
4. Ensure that all areas of the Home are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness by carrying out/assisting with the following duties:
Vacuum floors in all communal areas e.g. dining rooms, lounges, and those in residents’ rooms, including en-suite facilities if applicable whilst respecting the privacy of residents.
Ensure hand-basins, baths, toilets and showers are cleaned using the appropriate chemicals supplied.
Replenish toilet rolls, hand towels and hand-wash as required.
Ensure that all bins are emptied and the waste disposed of in the appropriate place.
Ensure that all chairs, tables, etc., are cleaned using the appropriate cleaning chemicals and that all skirting boards and picture rails etc are dusted.
Remove any cobwebs from ceilings and corners and dust all furniture, ornaments, television screens, etc.
Ensure that windows are cleaned internally and that all window ledges are dusted.
Wash/polish all hard floor surfaces as appropriate, ensuring that the necessary measures are taken to ensure the safety of others.
Shampoo carpets as and when required to maintain an odour free environment.
5. Report any defects (e.g. furniture, equipment etc) or repairs required to the Maintenance Operative using the reporting process in place within the Home.
6. Ensure that all housekeeping/domestic staff are trained in the use of specialist equipment, for example carpet cleaning machinery.
7. To ensure that all housekeeping/domestic staff are aware of Health & Safety legislation and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Regulations. This will involve implementing the Company 3i Health & Safety policy, 3l RIDDOR policy and 3m COSHH policy.
8. Maintain the safe storage of all cleaning equipment and chemicals, ensuring that chemicals are stored in the correct containers, following the Company Policy 3m Control of Substances Hazardous to Health COSHH.
9. Maintain the safety of self and others including residents, staff and visitors at all times and report any accidents or dangerous occurrences to the Home Manager immediately, following the Company Policy 3l RIDDOR and 3k Accidents to Residents & Staff.
10. Maintain adequate stocks of cleaning items, re-ordering as and when necessary.
11. Attend staff meetings and participate in training sessions as directed by the Home Manager.
12. Any other duties as delegated by the Home Manager.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Salary: £10.35 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: AL/HK/22
