The ExtraCare Recruitment Site

Hospitality Vacancies

Relief Bank
£6.48 per hr

Location: St Oswald's Village
Responsible to: Village Manager

Overall Aim of the Job:-

To contribute to the support offered to Residents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the Scheme / Village.
To show a caring attitude toward Residents as is central to the way of working at ExtraCare.
To build good relationships with all members of the care team in the Scheme / Village.

Main Duties:-

Cleaning Routines

To follow daily and weekly cleaning schedules as designed to suit the needs of the Scheme / Village.
To follow requirements to undertake some tasks less frequently, e.g., spring cleaning of vacated rooms, washing of paintwork.
To be alert to taking initiative where necessary to ensure that the Scheme / Village is maintained to a very high standard of cleanliness and comfort at all times

To include care of internal plants and checking the tidiness of reception areas and corridors and keeping them free of obstructions e.g., discarded boxes

Cleaning Tasks

To use appropriate methods to clean carpets, hard surfaces, furniture, bathrooms, toilets, kitchens and windows according to the requirements of the cleaning routine schedule.
To use an appropriate method to clean soft furnishings, including washable curtains.
To dispose of all rubbish in the designated external bins.

Health & Safety

To ensure that all work is carried out in line with Health & Safety policies and COSHH regulations.
To be alert for hazards for self, other staff and residents and to report such findings immediately.

Resident Welfare and Support

To build and maintain appropriate relationships with residents and their relatives, while adhering strictly to the requirements for confidentiality.

Training

To take part in training on all parts of the job description, all statutory and mandatory, and any other training which may be requested from time to time.

Laundry

To assist with or undertake, according to the individual residents needs, personal laundry including bedding.

Stores and Equipment

To undertake control of the stock of cleaning materials and ensure that all cleaning materials not in use are kept in locked cupboards. Maintain storage areas in a clean and tidy condition. To order supplies to maintain stock levels and receive and check deliveries.
To keep all equipment clean and serviceable, periodically audit the condition of all cleaning equipment and organise repairs, request replacements as necessary.
To report any need for maintenance e.g., electrical, as soon as the need is apparent.

Quality Promotion

To pay careful attention to customer requirements and to deal promptly with customer complaints.
To participate in quality initiatives within the Village/Scheme as an active team member.

Other Duties

To undertake any other duties which may be required from time to time.
This post is subject to a satisfactory medical clearance, POVA and CRB checks and two written references.

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