Compassionate Care Home Housekeeping & Laundry Assistant

NHS Jobs; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant for Chertsey Parklands Manor Care Home in Chertsey, Surrey. You will work as part of a team to maintain cleanliness and laundry standards, following standard procedures to deliver hotel-style service within a care home.

Ideal candidates will have health and safety knowledge, experience with public laundry, and a compassionate approach to residents, with the ability to adapt to a range of duties at short notice.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health and Safety, moving and handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Experience cleaning laundry in a public setting.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to high-quality housekeeping/laundry service for residents.
• 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 residents are treated with dignity and respect and that their personal space and belongings are respected.

Skills

Health and safety knowledge

Cleaning in public settings

Compassion and commitment

Flexibility/ adaptability

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant for Chertsey Parklands Manor Care Home in Chertsey, Surrey. You will work as part of a team to maintain cleanliness and laundry standards, following standard procedures to deliver hotel-style service within a care home.

Ideal candidates will have health and safety knowledge, experience with public laundry, and a compassionate approach to residents, with the ability to adapt to a range of duties at short notice.