Housekeeper

Responsible to: The Home Manager

Accountable to: Home Manager / Head of Department

Purpose: To provide a high standard of cleaning and hygiene throughout the home.

General Responsibilities:

� To be responsible for ensuring that Health and Safety Regulations are adhered to by all staff and also to comply with other regulations recommended by the Registering Authority.

� To support the Home Manager in the prevention and/ or control of infections

� To assist in the recruitment/induction and appraisal of other staff

� To be familiar with and work in accordance to the Company Culture Manifesto

� To be familiar with and to follow all Company policies and procedures.

� To abide by all COSHH and Health and Safety regulations

� To work as part of a team, attending staff meetings and complete all training as required.

� To maintain appropriate records effectively

� To respect residents independence, privacy and dignity

� To foster good working relationships and to communicate effectively with all grades of staff to ensure the smooth and safe running of the Home

� To understand the importance of confidential information and observe professional ethics in accordance with the Data Protection Act

� To feedback to the Home Manager any concerns raised by residents, relatives or visiting authorises

� To report any faults in equipment, maintenance or housekeeping issues to the Home Manager in a timely manner

� To maintain appropriate records effectively.

Job Specific Responsibilities:

� To ensure that the removal of all waste is in accordance with the agreed procedures/policies.

� To maintain the cleanliness of all floor areas and ensure safe practices

� Damp dusting and thorough cleaning of all furniture, fixtures and fittings (moving light equipment if necessary).

� To maintain the cleanliness of all sanitary areas and ensure the prevention of infection by cross contamination.

� The cleaning of internal paintwork, doors, window frames, skirting boards etc.

� The changing of curtains, as required.

� Dusting all necessary areas.

� The stripping and re-making of beds, if assistance is required.

� To abide by all COSHH regulations, colour coding and to clean and store all domestic equipment in accordance with agreed procedures/policies

� To adhere to the cleaning schedule

� To take care of the building and report any defects or repairs.

� To maintain appropriate records accurately

� To perform other related duties, not specifically enumerated in this job description, which may from time to time be assigned by the Home.