Housekeeper - Bank

Retirement Villages Group; Waverley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Volunteering days

25 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Paternity leave

Adoption leave

Medicash

Pension

Job summary

Retirement Villages Group is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to provide high standards of cleanliness across Elmbridge Village and residents' homes. You will perform cleaning tasks in residents' apartments, launder linens, and ensure communal areas remain tidy with attention to detail.

This zero-hour bank role covers sickness and holidays, requiring compassionate interaction with older adults and the ability to work independently in a residential setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in housekeeping, preferably in a residential or hospitality setting.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, compassionate demeanour.
• Sensitivity to the needs and preferences of older adults.
• Willingness to undergo background checks and relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular cleaning tasks in residents' apartments, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and sanitising surfaces.
• Laundering residents' linens and clothing with care and attention to detail.
• Keep communal areas such as lounges, dining areas, and hallways clean and presentable.
• Assisting with light maintenance tasks as needed.
• Upholding high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the village.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Excellent communication

Compassionate demeanour

Experience in housekeeping

Elderly care sensitivity

Job description

Are you passionate about creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents? Do you take pride in your attention to detail and enjoy making a difference in people's lives? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking for a Housekeeper to provide the highest standards of cleanliness and service across our beautiful Elmbridge Village and in residents homes while delivering excellent customer service. This is a zero hour Bank position to cover sickness and holidays.

As a Housekeeper, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the cleanliness and tidiness of our residents' homes and communal areas. Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing regular cleaning tasks in residents' apartments, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces.
• Laundering residents' linens and clothing with care and attention to detail.
• Keeping communal areas such as lounges, dining areas, and hallways clean and presentable.
• Assisting with light maintenance tasks as needed.
• Upholding high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the village.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous experience in housekeeping, preferably in a residential or hospitality setting.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, compassionate demeanour.
• Sensitivity to the needs and preferences of older adults.
• Willingness to undergo background checks and relevant training.

Benefits:

Birthday leave, volunteering days, 25 days annual leave, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, Medicash, pension and much more!

If you are a reliable, compassionate individual with a passion for working with the elderly, we would love to hear from you! Join our team and be a part of creating a warm and inviting home for our residents.