Job Description

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Description

To maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the home, ensuring the home meets all standards in line with Infection Control standards as laid out in Health & Safety Regulations.#

Key Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

Ensure to follow all cleaning schedules (daily, weekly, monthly etc.) as outlined for the Housekeeping Team.

Maintain and develop high standards of cleanliness and care service. Ensure the rooms, and all movable & stationary furnishings and fixtures within the home are clean and hygienic in accordance to established policies and procedures, disinfecting where necessary.

Perform emergency housekeeping when incidents occur.

Ensure the toilets and bathrooms are clean, hygienic and tidy.

Perform deep cleans as per the schedule, when residents have been discharged or transferred, or when required.

Ensure the curtains, drapes and dividers are removed and rehung correctly when cleaning. Ensure equipment is maintained and adhere to correct operation procedures.

To report to the Registered Manager when you observe any concerning structural or equipment wear and tear, defects, and malfunctions.

Ensure all waste from the interior of the building is removed on a daily basis.

To undertake any other duties at the request of the Senior Housekeeper/Registered Manager which are in line with the role, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

Maintain supply levels, reporting to the Senior Housekeeper/Registered Manager when stocks need to be replenished.

Training and development

Maintains own continuing professional development.

To ensure that the mandatory training is complete and in compliance with company standards and to attend training when requested.

To share skills and relevant knowledge with colleagues.

To participate in in-formal and formal training when required and arranged by management.

To continuously seek and implement improvements to the overall housekeeping functions, efficiency and service quality.

Company Compliance

The role holder will be expected to be compliant with all aspects of the Group in relation to policies, procedures, guidelines, and audits.

The role holder will be expected to maintain compliancy with the Jersey Care Commission regulations and other Health Regulators of where the Group operates.

Take responsibility for the Safeguarding of Adults and follow the Company's Safeguarding and Whistle Blowing policy as required.

Participation in Staff Meetings, Training Activities, Staff Supervision and Personal Development Review, and Quality Assurance Systems.

To contribute to the prevention and control of healthcare associated infection by adhering to all company policies & guidelines.

To observe the home's Risk Management strategy, Incident & Serious Incident reporting and management policies, Health & Safety regulations and the Risk Management training.

To be aware of the principles of Risk Management and adopt appropriate practice in order to reduce the risk to themselves or others.

To comply with COSHH regulations.#

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Good verbal communication.

Able to work on own initative as well as part of a team.

Be reliable, motivated and organised.

Able to demonstrate knowledge relevant to the role.

Have the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team.

To contribute to a healthy and safe working environment.

To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team.

Adaptable and flexible.

Highly organised and able to prioritise workload. Keen observational skills.

Kindess and integrity.

Good time-keeping skills.

Willingness to learn and grow within the role.#

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare#

About LV Care Group

At LV Care Group, it is our employees that really make a difference. Their commitment to our culture of excellence makes us a leading care provider.

We work to empower our employees, so that they can achieve more. We ensure they have the freedom and resources to help them make a difference in the care industry.



We know where we're going as a company and how we'll get there. We are committed to delivering the highest standards of person-centred care and striving for excellence to enrich the lives of our residents. As a locally run business, our values are very important to us and we are always looking for thoughtful and dedicated people to join our wonderful team.



We recruit hard working, caring and talented people who can become a part of our ongoing growth and success.