We currently have a vacancy for Domestic Cleaner for our care home at Wotton-under-Edge - a friendly family run 45 bedded care home for the elderly. We are a family run business and we have a great team working here at Westgreen House. We offer flexible working patterns and have a friendly team of staff and residents who can't wait to introduce new staff.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Carry out all cleaning duties in accordance with worksheet instructions including:
- Vacuuming, carpet shampooing and washing floor areas, stairs and lifts
- Cleaning toilets, baths and washbasins, providing adequate supplies of toilet rolls, soap and hand towels.
- Polishing and dusting all furniture and fittings
- Cleaning windows, paintwork and walls
- Thorough cleaning of vacated rooms ready for re-occupation
- Removal of rubbish and clinical waste to storage area ready for collection by the appropriate agencies
- Understand the cleaning requirements of different surfaces and coverings and the properties of cleaning materials to ensure that all areas are well presented and maintained in good condition
- Practice safe systems of work across the range of tasks and in particularly moving and handling of loads, by assessing risk and having due regard for personal safety and the safety of residents, visitors and staff.
- Understand personal responsibilities in relation to the Health & Safety at Work Acts and fire safety and evacuation procedures and demonstrates a working knowledge of COSHH assessments applicable in own work area.
- Act accordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.
- Contribute fully to team working, responding positively to colleagues and action all reasonable work instructions promptly.
- Take reasonable care of items of equipment used to carry out tasks, including general cleanliness and advising on any faults and the need for maintenance or replacement.
- Take responsibility for the ordering and rotation of all cleaning supplies to ensure we do not run out of stock.
- Responsible for the safe and tidy storage of supplies and equipment.
- Attend staff meetings and complete full mandatory training sessions as required.
- Adhere to Home Policies and Procedures.
Experience is not essential but an advantage.
Successful applicants are subject to references and an enhanced disclosure
The working hours are 8:00am–3:00pm, Monday to Friday, with some weekend availability expected
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Transport links
Work Location: In person
