Housekeeper

Bayshore HealthCare Ltd.; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider located in Scarborough, UK, is seeking a professional Housekeeper to maintain a clean and orderly environment for guests. Key responsibilities include performing cleaning tasks according to infection prevention standards, inspecting care for rooms, and ensuring adherence to health and safety practices. Ideal candidates should possess at least one year of experience in a similar role, demonstrate customer-oriented skills, and work effectively both independently and in teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a cleaner or housekeeper.
• Ability to lift 23 kilograms comfortably.
• Understanding of infection prevention practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning activities adhering to IPAC best practices.
• Inspect and care for rooms according to standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Ability to work with little supervision

Customer-oriented

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Ability to stand, bend, squat, kneel and reach

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Education

Completion of secondary school diploma

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a professional Housekeeper able of attending to our facilities with integrity and attention to detail. The goal is to create a clean and orderly environment for our guests that will become a critical factor in maintaining and strengthening our reputation while simultaneously ensuring we adhere to quality care standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform and adhere to infection prevention and control (IPAC) best practices for a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and polishing, vacuuming, empty garbage, clean bathrooms, complete cleaning after discharge
• Adhere to IPAC and Bayshore procedures to perform admission room, discharge, and isolation and/or outbreak client room and unit cleaning
• Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards
• Protect equipment and make sure there are no inadequacies
• Notify superiors on any damages, deficits, and disturbances
• Deal with reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience
• Check stocking levels of all consumables and replace when appropriate
• Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any company-related practices
• Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System
• Participates in proactive Health& Safety activities while performing all duties. Responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health& Safety risks or concerns
• Responsible for completing Accident Reports for all direct reports who injure themselves on the job, within 24 hours of the incident
• Actively participates in and demonstrates support for continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel
• Complete other tasks as requested.

Key Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school diploma preferred and Home Support Programs as appropriate.
• Proven experience as a cleaner or housekeeper
• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Customer-oriented and friendly
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to handle difficult situations in an objective consistent format
• Prioritization skills of multiple functions and tasks, and time management skills
• Working quickly without compromising quality
• Ability to stand, bend, squat, kneel and reach freely
• Ability to freely lift 23 kilograms
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, in either English or French
• Understands and implements infection prevention practices.

Experience

At least one year of recent experience in a similar position or life experience in which similar duties were completed.