JOB DESCRIPTION
Housekeeper
We are looking for a housekeepers to work in our brand-new dementia wing at Arundel Park Lodge. The hours we need to cover are 10:00 to 16:00, seven days a week. We are happy to consider variations to these hours to suit the successful candidates.
Reporting to:
Registered Manager/ Head Housekeeper
Job Purpose:
To ensure a high standard of domestic services are carried out in resident’s rooms, communal areas and other designated areas on a daily basis.
Ensure all residents clothes are laundered and ironed, and to ensure all the homes laundry items sent for washing/cleaning are maintained to a high standard (e.g. bedding, towels, furnishings and fittings)
Main Responsibilities:
- Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of residents rooms and communal areas such as bathrooms, lounges, dining rooms, offices,
- Maintaining the dignity, privacy and individuality of all residents whilst in their rooms
- Ensure each residents personal laundry is collected, washed, pressed and returned and put away where requested
- Ensure all other items such as bedding, towels, furnishings and fixtures are cleaned/ washed and put away in a tidy fashion where indicated
- Adhere to policy and procedures involving health and safety (self and others) e.g. COSHH
- Report any faulty and defective equipment to a senior member of staff
- Report all suspected and actual incidents in accordance with the Company Whistle Blowing policy
- Maintain confidentiality at all times, both in and out of work
- Attend all mandatory training as per Company policy, including other training as requested which is deemed relevant to the role
- Other duties as required at the direction of the Registered Manager
Skills:
- Must be able to speak good English and have effective verbal and written communication skills
- Enjoy assisting and caring for people
- Enthusiastic and enjoy being a member of a team
Contacts:
Residents, their families and friends, other staff members, senior management team
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Housekeeper
Key Skills and Abilities
Essential
Desirable
- Able to work as a member of a team and be able to self direct
- Respect confidentiality, dignity and privacy of residents
- Able to respect individual differences/
preferences of residents
- encourage residents independence regarding their housekeeping needs
- Able to convey information regarding housekeeping duties to nurse in charge and other information that may be relevant
- COSHH awareness
- Lead a team where appropriate
Education and Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Keen to participate in mandatory training
Desirable
- Cleaning principles and health and safety awareness
- Cleaning chemicals and their potential hazards
Experience
Desirable
- Previous job(s) in dealing with the general public
- Previous job(s) in domestic duties in a private or NHS setting
Personal Attributes
Essential
Desirable
- Able to communicate with people of varying ages and differing backgrounds
- Reliable with a keen sense of responsibility
- Good eye for detail
- A positive attitude to problem-solving
- Some flexibility as part of work rota
- Able to reflect on own performance and learn from experiences
- A sense of humour
Job location:
Whytecliffe Ltd
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brighton BN2 8SL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
