Housekeeper

Responsible to: The Home Manager

Accountable to: Home Manager / Head of Department

Purpose: To provide a high standard of cleaning and hygiene throughout the home.

General Responsibilities:

To be responsible for ensuring that Health and Safety Regulations are adhered to by all staff and also to comply with other regulations recommended by the Registering Authority.

To support the Home Manager in the prevention and/ or control of infections

To assist in the recruitment/induction and appraisal of other staff

To be familiar with and work in accordance to the Company Culture Manifesto

To be familiar with and to follow all Company policies and procedures.

To abide by all COSHH and Health and Safety regulations

To work as part of a team, attending staff meetings and complete all training as required.

To maintain appropriate records effectively

To respect residents independence, privacy and dignity

To foster good working relationships and to communicate effectively with all grades of staff to ensure the smooth and safe running of the Home

To understand the importance of confidential information and observe professional ethics in accordance with the Data Protection Act

To feedback to the Home Manager any concerns raised by residents, relatives or visiting authorises

To report any faults in equipment, maintenance or housekeeping issues to the Home Manager in a timely manner

To maintain appropriate records effectively.

Job Specific Responsibilities:

To ensure that the removal of all waste is in accordance with the agreed procedures/policies.

To maintain the cleanliness of all floor areas and ensure safe practices

Damp dusting and thorough cleaning of all furniture, fixtures and fittings (moving light equipment if necessary).

To maintain the cleanliness of all sanitary areas and ensure the prevention of infection by cross contamination.

The cleaning of internal paintwork, doors, window frames, skirting boards etc.

The changing of curtains, as required.

Dusting all necessary areas.

The stripping and re-making of beds, if assistance is required.

To abide by all COSHH regulations, colour coding and to clean and store all domestic equipment in accordance with agreed procedures/policies

To adhere to the cleaning schedule

To take care of the building and report any defects or repairs.

To maintain appropriate records accurately

To perform other related duties, not specifically enumerated in this job description, which may from time to time be assigned by the Home.