Job Description

The Limes Retirement Home Limited

Evening cleaner including weekends

Company description

The Limes Retirement Home is a privately-owned care home that offers a wide range of care needs, including dementia and palliative care.

Situated in the small village of Mellis close to the Norfolk Suffolk border. The Limes retirement home is an 18th century house that has been modernised throughout, including new extensions and outdoor cottages.

The home is surrounded by a lush green common and has a large well-maintained garden with flower beds, seating areas and animals such as chickens for the residents to enjoy.

The accommodation comprises of 26 single ensuite rooms which are all tastefully decorated to express a homely, warm, and welcoming feel.

Job description

We are currently offering a Evening cleaner role to provide a clean environment for our service users and staff, providing a high-quality service and high standards of cleanliness, ensuring compliance with infection control procedures.

Three shifts a week plus holiday/sickness cover Hours of work: 17:30 - 22:30 Salary: 12.47 - 13.47 per hour

Responsibilities and duties

Duties of the evening cleaner include but not limited to:

Carry out all cleaning duties as directed by the manager or deputy manager to the required Company standards. Cleaning duties can be in any area of the retirement home.

Ensuring that daily and deep cleaning schedules are adhered to.

Maintain a high standard of personal presentation and hygiene.

Ensuring that all cleaning equipment is correctly and safely used and kept in a safe condition. Report any defect to the manager.

To be sensitive to the privacy and individual needs of the residents.

To comply with COSHH regulations.

To adhere to infection control polices at all times.

To ensure the correct use of PPE.

Carry out other ad hoc duties as requested by the Home Manager or deputy manager.

To ensure all necessary documentation is completed daily.

To ensure cleaning caddies are re-stocked at the end of shift and cleaning cupboards are left clean and tidy.

To ensure vacuum cleaners or steam cleaners are safely stored away after use.

Take reasonable care of the health and safety regulations of yourself and all other persons who may be affected by your actions or omissions at work.

To always co-operate with the home manager and deputy manager to ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and the Health and Safety policies and procedures of the business and not intentionally or recklessly interfere with, or misuse, anything provided in the interests of health, safety, or welfare that could harm staff and service users at the home.

Please note that the job description only depicts some of the key duties and responsibilities, these may vary over time and in accordance with new laws and regulations.

Skills and personal characteristics

The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

Attention to detail

Caring nature

Friendly and positive attitude

Willing to learn and take on challenges

Honest and trustworthy

Flexible approach to work

Patient and understanding

Good team worker

Qualifications and experience

Experience of cleaning desirable however not essential as full training will be provided.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.47-13.47 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food On-site parking
Work Location: In person