Caron Group

We are seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to join our family of Care Homes. As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will undertake all housekeeping tasks and duties as directed by the Housekeeper and / or nurse-in-charge and maintain a high level of cleanliness in all areas and rooms In the Home. The post holder must be physically fit, have a good work ethic and be able to work in a team and independently. All duties must be conducted in a professional manner.

Responsibilities*:

· To be aware of, and comply with, all Health & Safety measures to reduce / eliminate cross infection by ensuring all cleaning is undertaken in compliance with Infection Control Guidance

· To ensure that all cleaning / hygiene products are used correctly by self and others and refer to COSSH guidance at all times

· To ensure that self and others wear / use safety clothing & equipment when using products and refer to all COSSH guidance at all times

· To be responsible for all ‘in-house’ cleaning / laundry as directed by the Housekeeper

· To work as scheduled by the Housekeeper to meet the needs of the residents & Home

· To maintain the high standard of cleanliness in the Home at all times.

· To respond to requests from nurses for assistance to ensure cleanliness and infection control in the Home

· To promote and demonstrate dignity, respect, freedom and choice for all residents in the Home.

· To maintain service-user and company confidentiality at all times.

· To report all Health & Safety concerns immediately to the manager and maintenance.

· Whenever possible / practicable to cover colleague’s duties in times of sickness, holidays, emergencies and serious incidents.

· To comply with all employee responsibilities in respect of compliance with Health & Safety at Work, COSHH, environmental health and fire procedures etc, and to always abide by the Company’s Health & Safety Policy

· To use correctly as trained & instructed (not misuse) all equipment provided for Health & Safety compliance and supplied by the Company

· To report promptly all complaints, however minor, to the Manager / Nurse-In-Charge

· To undertake cleaning duties, replenish stocks of disposable items and laundry, and exercise cost control at all times

· To ensure residents clothing and toiletries are adequate and named and ensure deficiencies are reported to the Named Nurse or his/her deputy

· To take care to protect resident’s personal belongings

· To attend staff and other meetings as required by the Home Manager

· To be courteous and polite at all times and to develop good relations with residents, visitors and other professionals both inside and outside the Home

· To abide by the Company’s Quality Procedures, Policies and Work Practices and to report any such non-conformance to the nurse-in-charge, or manager, in the correct manner

· To promote the good name of the Home and the Company at all times

· To understand and adhere to Caron Group’s ethos

· To co-operate and maintain good working relationships with all staff

· You are required to attend all training required for this position, and as directed by the Housekeeper / manager

*This is not an exhaustive list.

Package:

· A competitive pay rate

· Employee Referral scheme

· Free high quality training towards your professional continuous development

· Auto-enrolment pension scheme

· Blue Light Discount Card (Eligibility to apply)

· Mentoring / support with your development

· Career progression throughout a range of departments within the company, both clinical and non-clinical roles.