Compassionate Housekeeper – Clean, Safe & Welcoming Care Home

The Prestige Group; Redcar; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full paid induction and training

Free uniform

Employee assistance programme and well

Free DBS check

A friendly team where your work isValu

Job summary

Yew Tree Care Centre is seeking a friendly and reliable Housekeeper to join our 76-bed residential, nursing and dementia care home. You will keep residents’ rooms and the home clean, hygienic and comfortable while protecting residents from infection.

You’ll follow cleaning schedules, observe COSHH and health and safety procedures, and support the laundry team when required. Full induction and training are provided, with a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High standards of cleanliness and attention to detail.
• Reliability, good time-keeping and the ability to work on your own or in a team.
• Friendly, respectful manner with residents, visitors and colleagues.
• Willingness to learn and follow infection control and health and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of COSHH and infection prevention and control.

Responsibilities

• Clean residents’ bedrooms, bathrooms, lounges, dining rooms and communal areas to a high standard.
• Follow daily, weekly and deep-clean schedules, and record cleaning completed.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures, including colour-coded equipment and outbreak cleaning.
• Use cleaning products safely and in line with COSHH guidance.
• Make beds and change linen as needed.
• Respect residents’ rooms and belongings, and chat with residents as you work.
• Report any repairs, hazards or concerns to the Head Housekeeper or manager.
• Help keep stock of cleaning materials and equipment in good order.
• Support the laundry team when needed.
• Follow safeguarding, fire safety and health and safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Time-keeping

People skills

Learning mindset

COSHH knowledge

Job description

Yew Tree Care Centre is seeking a friendly and reliable Housekeeper to join our 76-bed residential, nursing and dementia care home. You will keep residents’ rooms and the home clean, hygienic and comfortable while protecting residents from infection.

You’ll follow cleaning schedules, observe COSHH and health and safety procedures, and support the laundry team when required. Full induction and training are provided, with a supportive team environment.