To work as part of a team to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the home whilst ensuring a safe, comfortable environment at all times.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Team Player
- Good communication skills
- Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)
Desired:
- Care for the elderly experience
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Cleaning
Daily Cleaning:
- Empty waste bins and wipe out
- Vacuum throughout
- Clean dining rooms/lounges/lavatories
- Clean taps and sinks
- Clean toothbrush holders
- Sport clean all floorings
Weekly Cleaning:
- Polish all mirrors
- Dust handrails and radiators
- Move all mobile furniture (including beds and chairs) and vacuum and dust beneath/behind
- Dust and polish furniture and windowsills
- Wash lino floors
- Shampoo carpets as requested by Home Manager
Week One:
- Dust light bulbs and fittings
Week Two:
- Dust curtain rails
Week Three:
- Dust pictures
Week Four:
- En-suites – remove seat cushions and vacuum/clear out
As Required:
- Restock toiletries, soaps, towels etc. as and when required
- Participate in Staff and Client meetings as required
Training & Development
- Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off-site, as and when required
Health & Safety
- Adhere to the home disposal of waste policy
- Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident by a Client, colleague, self, or another.
- Understand and ensure the implementation of the Unit’s Health and Safety policy and Emergency and Fire procedures
- Report to the Home Manager or Maintenance person any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, or equipment or any potential hazard
- Promote safe working practices in the Unit.
General:
- Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Unit
- Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties
- Notify the Home Manager or the Person in Charge as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence
- Ensure the security of the Care Home is maintained at all times
- Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales
- Ensure all equipment is clean and well-maintained.
- Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.