Housekeeping Assistant

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Brynamman

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 24,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Employee Referral scheme

Blue Light Discount card (Eligibility)

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Mentoring/support with your developm

Career progression throughout a range

Job summary

The Caron Group is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to join our family of care homes in Wales. You will undertake all housekeeping tasks and laundry as directed by the Housekeeper and nurse-in-charge, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness across the home while respecting residents' dignity and privacy.

You will work as part of a supportive team, following health and safety measures, COSHH guidance, and infection control protocols.

Responsibilities

To be aware of, and comply with, all Health & Safety measures to reduce / eliminate cross infection by ensuring all cleaning is undertaken in compliance with Infection Control Guidance
To ensure that all cleaning / hygiene products are used correctly by self and others and refer to COSHH guidance at all times
To ensure that self and others wear / use safety clothing & equipment when using products and refer to all COSHH guidance at all times
To be responsible for all 'in-house' cleaning / laundry as directed by the Housekeeper
To work as scheduled by the Housekeeper to meet the needs of the residents & Home
To maintain the high standard of cleanliness in the Home at all times.
To respond to requests from nurses for assistance to ensure cleanliness and infection control in the Home
To promote and demonstrate dignity, respect, freedom and choice for all residents in the Home
To maintain service-user and company confidentiality at all times
To report all Health & Safety concerns immediately to the manager and maintenance.
Whenever possible / practicable to cover colleague's duties in times of sickness, holidays, emergencies and serious incidents.
To comply with all employee responsibilities in respect of compliance with Health & Safety at Work, COSHH, environmental health and fire procedures etc, and to always abide by the Company's Health & Safety Policy
To use correctly as trained & instructed (not misuse) all equipment provided for Health & Safety compliance and supplied by the Company
To report promptly all complaints, however minor, to the Manager / Nurse-In-Charge
To undertake cleaning duties, replenish stocks of disposable items and laundry, and exercise cost control at all times
To ensure residents clothing and toiletries are adequate and named and ensure deficiencies are reported to the Named Nurse or his/her deputy
To take care to protect resident's personal belongings
To attend staff and other meetings as required by the Home Manager
To be courteous and polite at all times and to develop good relations with residents, visitors and other professionals both inside and outside the Home
To abide by the Company's Quality Procedures, Policies and Work Practices and to report any such non-conformance to the nurse-in-charge, or manager, in the correct manner
To promote the good name of the Home and the Company at all times
To understand and adhere to Caron Group's ethos
To co-operate and maintain good working relationships with all staff
You are required to attend all training required for this position, and as directed by the Housekeeper / manager
This is not an exhaustive list. Caron Group is a family of care homes across mid and south Wales. Our ethos is to provide quality care and to ensure that privacy, dignity and choice for our residents is at the core of everything we do. We have been operating in the care sector for twenty four years and specialise in residential, nursing and dementia care for older people. We are currently undergoing an exciting chapter in our growth and are looking for dedicated individuals to join us on this journey. The group's strength is attributable to our team of highly motivated, passionate and dedicated staff. We invest in exceptional talent and our people share a commitment to success that is second to none. This energy is harnessed to deliver the highest levels of relationship-centred care. We are committed to supporting our staffs' continuous professional development throughout their careers, through the provision of formal training and development opportunities. The group offers a friendly

Job description

environment of teamwork, respect and integrity where everyone makes a valued contribution. We are seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to join our family of Care Homes. As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will undertake all housekeeping tasks and duties as directed by the Housekeeper and / or nurse-in-charge and maintain a high level of cleanliness in all areas and rooms In the Home. The post holder must be physically fit, have a good work ethic and be able to work in a team and independently. All duties must be conducted in a professional manner.,

To be aware of, and comply with, all Health & Safety measures to reduce / eliminate cross infection by ensuring all cleaning is undertaken in compliance with Infection Control Guidance
To ensure that all cleaning / hygiene products are used correctly by self and others and refer to COSSH guidance at all times
To ensure that self and others wear / use safety clothing & equipment when using products and refer to all COSSH guidance at all times
To be responsible for all 'in-house' cleaning / laundry as directed by the Housekeeper
To work as scheduled by the Housekeeper to meet the needs of the residents & Home
To maintain the high standard of cleanliness in the Home at all times.
To respond to requests from nurses for assistance to ensure cleanliness and infection control in the Home
To promote and demonstrate dignity, respect, freedom and choice for all residents in the Home.
To maintain service-user and company confidentiality at all times.
To report all Health & Safety concerns immediately to the manager and maintenance.
Whenever possible / practicable to cover colleague's duties in times of sickness, holidays, emergencies and serious incidents.
To comply with all employee responsibilities in respect of compliance with Health & Safety at Work, COSHH, environmental health and fire procedures etc, and to always abide by the Company's Health & Safety Policy
To use correctly as trained & instructed (not misuse) all equipment provided for Health & Safety compliance and supplied by the Company
To report promptly all complaints, however minor, to the Manager / Nurse-In-Charge
To undertake cleaning duties, replenish stocks of disposable items and laundry, and exercise cost control at all times
To ensure residents clothing and toiletries are adequate and named and ensure deficiencies are reported to the Named Nurse or his/her deputy
To take care to protect resident's personal belongings
To attend staff and other meetings as required by the Home Manager
To be courteous and polite at all times and to develop good relations with residents, visitors and other professionals both inside and outside the Home
To abide by the Company's Quality Procedures, Policies and Work Practices and to report any such non-conformance to the nurse-in-charge, or manager, in the correct manner
To promote the good name of the Home and the Company at all times
To understand and adhere to Caron Group's ethos
To co-operate and maintain good working relationships with all staff
You are required to attend all training required for this position, and as directed by the Housekeeper / manager
This is not an exhaustive list. Caron Group is a family of care homes across mid and south Wales. Our ethos is to provide quality care and to ensure that privacy, dignity and choice for our residents is at the core of everything we do. We have been operating in the care sector for twenty four years and specialise in residential, nursing and dementia care for older people. We are currently undergoing an exciting chapter in our growth and are looking for dedicated individuals to join us on this journey. The group's strength is attributable to our team of highly motivated, passionate and dedicated staff. We invest in exceptional talent and our people share a commitment to success that is second to none. This energy is harnessed to deliver the highest levels of relationship-centred care. We are committed to supporting our staffs' continuous professional development throughout their careers, through the provision of formal training and development opportunities. The group offers a friendly family culture and supportive Caron Group is an inclusive organisation and we actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates and selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

Package:

A competitive rate
Employee Referral scheme
Blue Light Discount card (Eligibility to apply)
Auto-enrolment pension scheme
Mentoring/support with your development
Career progression throughout a range of departments within the company, both clinical and non-clinical roles

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