Care Home Housekeeping & Laundry Assistant — DBS Paid

Oaklands Care Home (Laindon); Basildon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Wagestream

Meal during shifts

GP Online for you and dependants

Discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learning & development

Career progression

Job summary

Oaklands Care Home (Laindon) is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant on a Bank contract for days. You will clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas and assist with laundry, ensuring high standards of hygiene and presentation.

Ideal candidates have a positive, reliable attitude with good attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Prior experience is welcome but not essential; DBS paid and uniform provided.

Qualifications

• 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 a high standard of hygiene and presentation
• Support laundry duties including washing, drying and ironing
• Follow infection control, health and safety and housekeeping procedures
• Work with the wider team to maintain a safe, welcoming environment
• Label and handle clothing with care

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Infection control

Job description

Oaklands Care Home (Laindon) is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant on a Bank contract for days. You will clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas and assist with laundry, ensuring high standards of hygiene and presentation.

Ideal candidates have a positive, reliable attitude with good attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Prior experience is welcome but not essential; DBS paid and uniform provided.