Care Home Housekeeping & Laundry Assistant

Douglas Court Care Home; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Douglas Court Care Home in Derby is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment and to support laundry services. The role directly impacts residents' comfort, dignity and daily wellbeing.

You will clean rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to high hygiene standards and assist with laundry tasks, labeling and handling clothes with care. You will follow infection control and health and safety procedures and may work alternate weekends.

Qualifications

• A positive and reliable approach.
• Good attention to detail and organisation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial.
• Previous experience is welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to high hygiene standards.
• Support laundry including washing, drying, ironing and returning clothing, clearly labeled.
• Follow infection control, health and safety, and housekeeping procedures.
• Alternate weekends may be required.

Skills

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Organisation

Teamwork

Independent working

Job description

Douglas Court Care Home in Derby is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment and to support laundry services. The role directly impacts residents' comfort, dignity and daily wellbeing.

You will clean rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to high hygiene standards and assist with laundry tasks, labeling and handling clothes with care. You will follow infection control and health and safety procedures and may work alternate weekends.