Housekeeper

Description:

The Abbeyfield Society are a national charity helping to alleviate loneliness and isolation in older people by providing companionship in our supported housing accommodation, retirement apartments and care homes.

Located in the picturesque community of Girton, just on the outskirts of Cambridge, Girton Green is one of Abbeyfields Independent Living complex, proving our residents with a welcoming and vibrant community led development.

This is a varied role, the main tasks of a Housekeeper include:
 

• Spend allocated time supporting residents with the cleaning of their apartments, tasks include but not limited to; laundry, ironing, dusting, hovering, mopping.
• Undertake cleaning duties in public areas as directed by Management
• Reporting any maintenance issues immediately to relevant parties
• To be responsible for cleaning equipment stock,including replenishing and security
• To clean and maintain communal areas within the complex, including cleaning surfaces and vacuuming and dusting
• To have an understanding and comply with all COSHH regulations. Working within the relevant legislation, policies and procedures. Ensuring appropriate recording and audits required are prioritised
• To attend regular staff meetings and training courses as identified and agreed for appropriate development
   

This is not intended to be a complete and full list of responsibilities other tasks may be required from time to time.

Our ideal candidate for Housekeeper will have the following qualities
 

• A cheerful and friendly demeanour, understanding the needs of older people
• Diligent, collaborating with staff as one team
• Proactive, organised, with great time management, taking pride in what you do