Housekeeper- Aaron House

Job Title: Housekeeper Location: Aaron House, 40 Rosneath Gardens, Ballyoran, Dundonald Council: Social Witness Salary Scale: £11.69 per hour Hours: 20 hours per week Responsible to: Home Manager MAIN FUNCTION OF JOB To work within the Domestic and Laundry departments as and when required while also working within the Christian ethos of the Council for Social Witness. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES DOMESTIC DUTIES To clean and tidy toilets To clean and tidy bathrooms. To clean and tidy bedrooms. To clean and tidy corridors. To clean and tidy sitting rooms. To clean and tidy offices, treatment rooms etc. To follow procedures for the appropriate disposal of waste. To make beds as required. To use all equipment according to appropriate instructions. To maintain dignity, respect and confidentiality as required. To support care staff in meeting the needs of the residents. To respect the personal needs and wishes of the residents at all time. To follow appropriate health and safety procedures. To maintain written records as required. LAUNDRY DUTIES To wash, iron, itemise and distribute residents clothes. To wash and iron all household laundry e.g. sheets, pillowcases, napkins etc. Minor sewing repairs. Ensure that all appliances are kept in good order and free from abuse, in compliance with Health and Safety regulations. To carry out any other reasonable duty such as Cleaning Duties as required by the management of the Home, which is necessary for the support and well-being of the residents. In carrying out the duties of Housekeeper, the person will require the following: To be in sympathy with the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. To comply with all CSW policies and procedures as required To have integrity, honesty and patience. To have an understanding of the needs of the elderly in a nursing/residential home situation. To have an even temperament. To have an ability to work as a member of the caring team. To have an ability to treat residents as individuals and tolerate their likes and dislikes. To respect the authority and direction of the senior members of Staff in the Home. To carry out any other reasonable duty as required by the management of the Home, which is necessary for the support and well-being of the residents This job description is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and can be changed or augmented at any time to meet changing needs. CRITERIA 1. QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE Essential Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people or those with a learning disability Awareness of health and safety practices within a working and residential environment. 2. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Desirable Experience of working with older people or those with a learning disability Experience of housekeeping duties outside a domestic setting 3. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential To have integrity, honesty, patience and an even temperament; To have the ability to work on own initiative; To have the ability to treat all matters confidentially; To have respect for the authority and direction of the management and supervision of the Home; To have the ability to work as a member of a caring team. 4. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Essential Health such as to allow for attendance reliability and work proficiency; Appearance personal dress and presentation must meet Health &.Hygiene standards. 5. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential Willingness to work additional hours to meet the requirements of the Home; Be willing to register with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council and to maintain that registration Skills: housekeeper Clearner Cleaning Housekeeping Benefits: Discount Card Free uniform and training Enhanced Annual leave Enhanced maternity pay and pension scheme Free Access NI and NISCC registration Free counselling for staff and 18+ household