James Barnes
Dedicated housekeeper with extensive experience in care home environments
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About
Dedicated housekeeper with extensive experience in care home environments, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, infection control and resident wellbeing. Trained in COSHH, food hygiene and health & safety procedures, with a reliable and flexible approach to work. Strong team player who is equally effective working independently and committed to delivering a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
Experience
HOUSEKEEPER at AUSTENWOOD CARE HOME (2021-06 – Present)
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness across residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas.
- Follow infection control, COSHH and health & safety procedures.
- Identify and report maintenance issues, hazards and supply shortages.
- Support residents with dignity and respect while working collaboratively with care staff.
KITCHEN ASSISTANT / HOUSEKEEPER at THE MANOR CARE HOME (2021-07 – 2025-04)
- Supported housekeeping and cleaning operations throughout the home.
- Assisted with kitchen duties, food preparation and maintaining hygiene standards.
- Worked efficiently in a busy care environment while maintaining high cleaning standards.
- Worked cooperatively with colleagues to maintain a comfortable environment for residents.
KITCHEN ASSISTANT at WINDMILL CARE CENTRE (2020-12 – 2021-04)
- Assisted with meal preparation and food service.
- Maintained kitchen hygiene and followed food safety procedures.
BREAKFAST CHEF at LANE END CONFERENCE CENTRE (2018-11 – 2020-12)
- Prepared and served breakfast for 100+ guests.
- Maintained food quality, stock control and hygiene standards.
ASSISTANT CHEF at SEELEY HOUSE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (2016-09 – 2018-11)
- Prepared meals within a care-centre environment.
- Deputised for Head Chef and maintained health & safety standards.
Education
Functional Skills English Level 2 (2026)
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 (2025)
Essential Digital Skills Level 1
Level 2 HACCP
COSHH Training
Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene
Level 1 Basic First Aid
Fire Safety
Prevent COVID-19
Dementia Awareness
Autism awareness
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery in Professional Cookery
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hospitality & Catering in Hospitality & Catering
