Housekeeper

Hartford Care Ltd.; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Care Ltd. seeks a dedicated Housekeeper for Harlow Hall in Aldershot. You will keep the home clean and safe at all times while meeting hygiene standards and supporting residents in a warm, respectful environment.

The role includes dusting, bathroom cleaning, caring for houseplants and completing cleaning logs. You will work as part of a friendly team and may cover alternate weekends.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring nature.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems.
• Good organisation and planning skills.
• Attention to detail and desire to maintain high standards.
• Good understanding of health and safety, infection control and COSHH procedures.
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

Responsibilities

• Keep the home clean and safe at all times while meeting hygiene standards.
• Work as part of a team to create a happy and caring atmosphere.
• Dust residents' rooms, clean bathrooms, care for houseplants and complete cleaning logs.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Excellent communication

IT systems knowledge

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Health & safety awareness

Team player

Flexible hours

Job description

Employment Type:Full Time / 40 hours per week including alternate weekends

Location: Harlow Hall,1 Ordnance Road, Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 1TW

The Role

As a Housekeeper, you will ensure the home is kept clean and safe at all times while meeting hygiene and cleanliness standards, and working together as a team to create a happy and caring atmosphere.

Whether you are dusting a resident’s room and reminiscing with them about their previous job, cleaning a bathroom, caring for houseplants or completing the cleaning logs, you will do so with care at the heart of everything you do.

• Do you want to make a difference to someone's life and feel a sense of purpose in an extremely rewarding role?
• Do you take pride in maintaining a tidy, safe and clean environment?
• Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for maintaining high standards of cleanliness?
• Are you caring, warm and understanding?
• Are you spontaneous, patient, flexible and have a good sense of humour?
• Do you strongly believe in the values ofCreating Communities, Caring for Each Other and Celebrating Individuality?

If your answer is yes to all these questions, why not join our Hartford Care family?

Requirements

Essential:

• A compassionate and caring nature
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems
• Good organisation and planning skills
• A good attention to detail and desire to ensure standards are the highest possible
• Good understanding of health and safety as well as infection control and COSHH procedures
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.