HOUSEKEEPER

Location: Hartwell, Northampton
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
The Oakleaf Group are currently recruiting for a full time, experienced Housekeeper.
To work as a member of our care delivery team in maintaining high standards of Resident Care. The Housekeeper will be expected to assist in delivering a high standard, clean and safe environment for residents, visitors and staff. The Housekeeper will report to the Home Manager.

• To take direction and daily job tasks from the Nurse and Home Manager.
• Clean, tidy all areas in conjunction with co-worker to a high standard.
• Work to an agreed timetable.
• Ensure the fabric and integrity of the building is kept to a high standard.
• Maintain a safe environment in accordance with all health and safety and unit policies and procedures.
• Be prepared to carry out additional cleaning requirements if a need is highlighted.
• Respond appropriately to action plans from environmental audits.
• Monitor usage and storage of all stock. Adhere to all COSHH guidelines.
• Carry out required weekly stock ordering.
• Assist in weekly/monthly deep cleaning.
• Clean, when required, unit carpet for minor spillages.
• Empty all bins and general waste.
• Adhere to infection control guidelines.
• Monitor the environment for additional cleaning requirements.
• Adhere to manual handling, risk assessment and fire safety.
• Report faulty equipment to qualified staff
• Participate as a team member.
• Communicate with team any problems or difficulties.
• Maintain resident confidentiality/data protection.
• Adhere to all unit policy and procedures and maintain up-to-date knowledge.
• Maintain up-to-date mandatory training.
• Monitor pest control and report any problems.
• Report any untoward incidents to the Nurse in Charge.
• Responsible for the security of keys.
• To monitor your own educational needs and to ensure you meet the requirements of your job.
• Be prepared to undertake training for the benefit of The Oakleaf Group.
  This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities.