Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards across various premises, ensuring a welcoming and professional environment. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with a keen eye for detail and previous experience in commercial cleaning or janitorial services.
Responsibilities
- To maintain a high standard of hygiene.
- To be part of a cohesive and enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team.
- To contribute to improvement in health, safety and security by sharing learning from incidents.
- To work within the legal, ethical and the company’s policy framework, adopting an anti-discriminatory approach that promotes equality and values diversity.
- To contribute to the development of anti-discriminatory practice and values within the occupational therapy service.
- To ensure that the removal of all waste is in accordance with the agreed procedures.
- To maintain the cleanliness of all floor areas.
- Thorough cleaning of all furniture, fixtures and fittings (moving light equipment if necessary).
- To maintain the cleanliness of all sanitary areas.
- The cleaning of internal paintwork, doors, window frames, skirting boards etc.
- The changing of curtains, if required.
- The stripping and re-making of beds, if required.
- Laundry duties including cleaning, drying, identifying, putting away and ironing.
- To abide by all COSHH regulations, colour coding and to clean and store all domestic equipment in accordance with agreed procedures.
- To adhere to the cleaning schedule.
- To store and use all stock in strict date rotational order.
- To be familiar with the Fire policy and procedure, highlighting hazards and acting in a way that maintains Fire Safety within the home, reporting issues to a line manager as required.
- To be familiar with the Fire Evacuation plan and be able to evacuate the home as required in line with the Fire Policy.
- To be vigilant with regards to the security of the home, particularly during the hours of dark when all windows and doors must be locked.
- To be vigilant with regards to the security of records, documentation and property of the home or service users in line with the homes GDPR policies.
- To adhere to the cleaning rota and to sign on completion of each tasks
- Report any health and Safety concerns including broken items to a line manager.
- To be familiar with and comply with the procedures, rules and regulations as laid down in the Employee Handbook and the Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- To be familiar with and comply with the regulations and procedures required in the execution of the above duties (i.e. food hygiene, fire precautions and health and safety).
- To take on a specific role and responsibility as part of your development plan.
- To undertake other duties as necessary.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
