Housekeeper

We are currently seeking A Housekeeping Assistant to work at our Nursing Home in Hempstead, Gillingham, Kent.

contract is for 4 shifts per week including alternate weekend working

Hours will be 07:30 to 15:30 with 30 minutes unpaid break

rate of pay is at the age related national minimum wage, all breaks are unpaid.

Attention to detail is required to ensure the home provides a high standard of hygiene throughout, in order to minimise risk of infection.

We offer:-

• We provide training (on-line and in-house)
• Company annual leave allowance is 5.6 weeks per year pro rata

Responsibilities

• To implement regular and thorough cleaning programmes and to keep accurate records of same
• To promote Health and Safety
• To work in a safe and tidy manner reporting any repairs or maintenance needed within the Home
• To work as part of a team
• To be aware of the Home’s Policies and to carry them out
• To be aware of the need to promote the Control of Infection
• To carry out COSHH regulations and instructions according to the data information
• To help with laundry duties
• To respect the Residents property To be polite, caring and understanding of the Residents
• To be hospitable and courteous to any Visitors to the Home
• To be aware of the need for confidentiality
• To behave in a professional and orderly manner
• To be aware of the need to report to the Manager any issues of safety throughout the Home whether it be the fabric of the home or in relation to the clients well being.
• To document accurately and clearly all records of work

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gillingham ME7 3QG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you able to work more than 20 hours each week?
• Can you work alternate weekends?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person