Housekeeping

Abbeywood Court is a Residential and Nursing facility in Retford. We are looking for Housekeepers who are ready for supporting the elderly by providing excellent housekeeping within a safe environment. The main duties will include:

Key Accountabilities:

• Work all shifts as indicated by the staff rota
• To help with the induction and training of all new Housekeeping assistants as needed
• Dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures
• Cleaning and sanitising toilets, showers/bathtubs, countertops, and sinks
• Making beds and changing linens
• Washing windows
• Vacuuming and cleaning carpets and rugs
• Sweeping/vacuuming, polishing, and mopping hard floors
• Using any cleaning equipment such as vacuums, mops, and other cleaning tools
• Cleaning mirrors and other glass surfaces
• Emptying household rubbish
• Tidying up rooms
• Monitoring cleaning supplies and ordering more as needed
• Use safe working practices with all equipment, reporting faults to Hospitality Manager Supervisor
• Work as part of the total Care Home Team, liaising with all other departments and attending all relevant meetings as indicated by Hospitality Manager
• To ensure a smart appearance wearing the company uniform provided
• Correct usage, storage and care of laundry equipment, adhering to COSHH procedures
• To comply with all company policies and procedures including Health & Safety and Fire Safety etc

Skills / Experience:

• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to work on own and as part of a team
• Good timekeeping skills
• Experience of working in a similar function
• Teamwork
• Flexibility
• Integrity
• Drive
• Initiative
• Concern for Excellence

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.75 per hour

Experience:

• housekeeping: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person