Housekeeper

Hartford Care Ltd.; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Hartford Care Ltd. in Basildon is seeking a part-time Housekeeper to keep the home clean and safe, meeting hygiene standards and working as part of a caring team.

You will dust resident rooms, clean bathrooms, care for houseplants and complete cleaning logs, all while upholding high cleanliness standards and a warm, supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Keep the home clean and safe at all times meeting hygiene standards.
• Dust resident rooms, clean bathrooms and care for houseplants.
• Complete cleaning logs and work with the team to maintain high standards.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Attention to detail

Health & safety awareness

Flexible hours

Job description

Employment Type:Part Time / 24hours per week including alternate weekends

Location:Primecare, Basildon. SS16 4QL

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.