Compassionate Care Home Housekeeping & Laundry Aide

Avery Healthcare Group; Coulsdon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant for Purley Gardens Care Home in Purley, Surrey. You will join a caring team and uphold high cleanliness and laundry standards to create a safe, comfortable home for residents.

You will follow our standard procedures, support laundry tasks, and ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect. DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK are 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

Moving & Handling

Fire Safety

COSHH

Laundry experience

Compassionate care

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant for Purley Gardens Care Home in Purley, Surrey. You will join a caring team and uphold high cleanliness and laundry standards to create a safe, comfortable home for residents.

You will follow our standard procedures, support laundry tasks, and ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect. DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK are required.