Responsible to: The Home Manager
Accountable to: Home Manager / Head of Department
Purpose: To provide a high standard of cleaning and hygiene throughout the home.
General Responsibilities:
· To be responsible for ensuring that Health and Safety Regulations are adhered to by all staff and also to comply with other regulations recommended by the Registering Authority.
· To support the Home Manager in the prevention and/ or control of infections
· To assist in the recruitment/induction and appraisal of other staff
· To be familiar with and work in accordance to the Company Culture Manifesto
· To be familiar with and to follow all Company policies and procedures.
· To abide by all COSHH and Health and Safety regulations
· To work as part of a team, attending staff meetings and complete all training as required.
· To maintain appropriate records effectively
· To respect residents independence, privacy and dignity
· To foster good working relationships and to communicate effectively with all grades of staff to ensure the smooth and safe running of the Home
· To understand the importance of confidential information and observe professional ethics in accordance with the Data Protection Act
· To feedback to the Home Manager any concerns raised by residents, relatives or visiting authorises
· To report any faults in equipment, maintenance or housekeeping issues to the Home Manager in a timely manner
· To maintain appropriate records effectively.
Job Specific Responsibilities:
· To ensure that the removal of all waste is in accordance with the agreed procedures/policies.
· To maintain the cleanliness of all floor areas and ensure safe practices
· Damp dusting and thorough cleaning of all furniture, fixtures and fittings (moving light equipment if necessary).
· To maintain the cleanliness of all sanitary areas and ensure the prevention of infection by cross contamination.
· The cleaning of internal paintwork, doors, window frames, skirting boards etc.
· The changing of curtains, as required.
· Dusting all necessary areas.
· The stripping and re-making of beds, if assistance is required.
· To abide by all COSHH regulations, colour coding and to clean and store all domestic equipment in accordance with agreed procedures/policies
· To adhere to the cleaning schedule
· To take care of the building and report any defects or repairs.
· To maintain appropriate records accurately
· To perform other related duties, not specifically enumerated in this job description, which may from time to time be assigned by the Home
