Housekeeper

Adecco; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care company is seeking a compassionate Housekeeper to join their team. In this permanent, full-time role, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment in the care home, ensuring high hygiene standards while engaging respectfully with residents.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in housekeeping preferred, but not essential.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations in healthcare.
• Able to obtain a DBS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning duties including dusting, vacuuming, and sanitising.
• Manage laundry services for residents and ensure high cleaning standards.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations using appropriate PPE.

Skills

Attention to detail

Commitment to cleanliness

Communication skills

Empathy

Job description

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Our client are a compassionate and dedicated care company; they are currently seeking a diligent and caring Housekeeper to join the team on a permanent full-time basis. Hours of work

As a Housekeeper, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the care home is a clean, welcoming, and safe place for the residents, staff, and visitors. Your attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a high standard of hygiene will help to create a home-like environment that supports the well-being and comfort of the residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily cleaning duties, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and sanitising all areas of the care home, including resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas.
• Manage laundry services for residents, ensuring their clothing and bedding are cleaned to a high standard.
• Safely and efficiently dispose of waste, ensuring adherence to health and safety guidelines.
• Monitor and maintain cleaning supplies and report when stock needs replenishing.
• Ensure all cleaning tasks are carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations, using appropriate PPE and cleaning materials.
• Engage warmly and respectfully with residents, ensuring their needs and preferences are met with care and consideration.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in housekeeping, ideally in a care home or similar environment, is preferred but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations, particularly in a health care setting.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• A caring and empathetic approach, with a passion for helping others.
• Good communication skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor.

You need to be able to obtain a DBS certificate.

Driving license essential due to location.Pay starting from £12.20 per hour.

Please Note - We are unable to offer sponsorships.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.