Care Home Housekeeper & Laundry Aide

Avery Healthcare; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Avery Healthcare as a Housekeeping Assistant at Wandsworth Common Care Home in London. You’ll help maintain high standards of cleanliness and laundry, working as part of a supportive team.

We value compassion, respect and accountability. You’ll follow our SOPs, cover a range of duties with flexibility, and ensuring residents’ dignity. DBS check will be conducted; proof of eligibility to work in the UK required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents.
• The ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out all cleaning duties in accordance with worksheet instructions.
• Understanding the cleaning requirements of different surfaces and coverings and the properties of cleaning materials, ensuring that all areas are well presented and maintained in good condition.
• Ensuring that all residents are treated with dignity and respect and that their personal space and belongings are always respected.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Laundry cleaning experience

Compassionate service

Adaptable / flexible

Job description

Join Avery Healthcare as a Housekeeping Assistant at Wandsworth Common Care Home in London. You’ll help maintain high standards of cleanliness and laundry, working as part of a supportive team.

We value compassion, respect and accountability. You’ll follow our SOPs, cover a range of duties with flexibility, and ensuring residents’ dignity. DBS check will be conducted; proof of eligibility to work in the UK required.