Compassionate Housekeeping Assistant - Elderly Care Home

Avery Healthcare Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

South Lodge Care Home in Leicester is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant to join Avery Healthcare Group’s award-winning team. You will support cleanliness and laundry across the home, following our housekeeping SOPs and hotel-standard service to residents.

We value compassion, respect and teamwork, and offer opportunities to learn and develop within a caring environment. DBS check and UK eligibility verification 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

• Carry 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 and Safety

Moving and Handling

Fire Safety

COSHH

Laundry cleaning

Compassion

Flexibility

Job description

South Lodge Care Home in Leicester is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant to join Avery Healthcare Group’s award-winning team. You will support cleanliness and laundry across the home, following our housekeeping SOPs and hotel-standard service to residents.

We value compassion, respect and teamwork, and offer opportunities to learn and develop within a caring environment. DBS check and UK eligibility verification are required.