Company description
We are a Registered Nursing Home within a Convent.
Job description
JOB SUMMARY
This will be a Job Share role with the current caretaker working independently two days per week every Thursday and Friday. There will be an option to cover for the current caretaker's holiday entitlement as well as overtime.
To ensure the premises and grounds are maintained to a high standard and provide the Sisters with a safe, comfortable and pleasant environment in which to live. Maintain all records in accordance with the Home's policies, procedures and guidelines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To act as a general Concierge for the Convent, ensuring the Sisters are placed at the centre of everything we do.
- At the commencement of each day; liaise with the Manager regarding Sister's maintenance requirements and check maintenance book in the Convent and carry out repairs as required or contact engineers/service agent where applicable. Ensuring that the response to the fault is communicated to the Manager and any Sisters affected.
- Complete all checks as stipulated in the Facilities Manual, on a daily, weekly, monthly. quarterly and annual basis as required. To familiarise yourself with the external contractors.
- To familiarise yourself with the Convent's emergency procedures i.e. fire, gas leak
- Undertake basic visual electrical checks on all equipment, i.e. ensuring that all plugs and cables and equipment are checked for signs of damage, labelling is legible and correct. Any faults are reported to the Convent Manager.
- Ensure that daily/weekly/monthly fire checked are completed which includes the fire alarm system, fire extinguisher, fire doors and record findings. Ensure that any appropriate remedial action is taken .
- Maintain all items of equipment and tools in a clean, safe and secure manner.
- Pre-weekend check; lights, electrical;, heating prior to the weekend and Bank Holidays
- To ensure monthly meter readings of gas, electricity and water are submitted to the Bursar/Manager on specified dates.
- To ensure deliveries to the Convent are stored and checked as appropriate
- To ensure all storage areas (excluding the kitchen area) are clean and tidy and security is maintained.
- All internal and external doors, stairwells and pathways are kept clear and that any defects are reported to the Manager
- To undertake general redecoration works as instructed by the Manager
- Undertake ground maintenance with the help of a part-time gardener
- Where appropriate plant specific items to enhance the appearance of the grounds
- To participate in Sisters' activities including their use of the external grounds
- Advise on specific areas of planting and general gardening maintenance
- Use and maintain the equipment provided in a safe and secure manner
- Ensure that all deficiencies in security and safety are reported to the Manager
- To be aware of maintaining Sisters' privacy and to communicate with nursing staff should works be required which will affect Sisters' care.
- To liaise with the Manager at least once a week to discuss maintenance, re-decoration etc.
- To contribute towards the Sisters' transport requirements when and where necessary and as directed by the Manager
- Where necessary and under the direction of the Manager, participate in the collation of key performance indicator data and evidence
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £14.34 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
