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We are a small home who provide care and support for elderly Christians, it has a family feel, we are looking for a housekeeper who will be able to manage houskeeping tasks, this will help the carers to provide a holistic approach to the resident's day to day needs.

You will fully subscribe to and work within the ideals of Bethesda’s values based ethos, namely:

·       Openness – talking to each other and not about each other
 
·       Thoroughness – ensuring things are done properly and in order
 
·       Honesty and integrity – being trustworthy
 
·       Enthusiasm – contributing to the ambience of the Home through energy and doing willingly and well the things that need to be done.
 
·       Respect and support – valuing the residents and each other
 
·       Service – a willingness to support the residents and each other (and the self-sacrifice that might be needed)

• Successful candidates will be supported to undertake training and supervision to ensure they feel confident in their role.
• Staff enjoy free and easy access to parking
• A pension scheme
• Flexibility within the team regarding off duty requests 
• “Herts Rewards” scheme including discounts and vouchers 

•  To be directly responsible to the Home Manager.
• To clean all allocated rooms including furniture, fittings, fabric, carpets and equipment.
• To be aware of the health and safety statement and of the COSHH statement and undertake training regarding this other areas relevant to the role
• To clean sanitary and other equipment, with particular attention to guidelines for infection prevention and control.
• To report any malfunction of equipment or fittings that require maintenance or cannot be kept to standard through normal cleaning procedures.
• To deal with the waste bags and their prescribed disposal.
• To assist with resident’s laundry and to distribute clothes into the residents’ rooms.
• To assist with kitchen duties and with the hygiene of the kitchen in order to help the cook work more effectively
• To perform other such reasonable duties as may be required.

To be successful in this role you should:

• Demonstrate genuine care, respect, and empathy for residents, ensuring their individual cleaning needs are met while respecting their privacy and dignity.
• Represent Bethesda positively to residents, relatives, visitors, and other stakeholders, and raise concerns appropriately.
• Build and maintain open, respectful professional relationships and work effectively as a team player.
• Show enthusiasm and thoroughness in completing duties to a high standard, being aware of the impact of your actions on others.
• Understand Bethesda’s history, purpose, ethos, and relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, applying training in practice.
• Possess knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults, infection prevention and control, health & safety, COSHH, fire safety, and safe moving and handling.
• Communicate clearly in written and verbal English, listen well, and convey thoughts and instructions respectfully.
• Adapt positively to changing circumstances and suggest beneficial changes to improve Bethesda’s operations.