Compassionate Housekeeping & Laundry Aide

Avery Healthcare; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is looking for a warm, enthusiastic and dedicated Housekeeping Assistant to join Miramar Care Home in Herne Bay. Your focus will be to maintain cleanliness and laundry standards as part of a team, following our standard operating procedures to deliver hotel-style service for residents.

You will need to live our values of care, compassion and respect, with knowledge of health and safety, moving and handling, and COSHH. A DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health and Safety, 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.
• 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 and Safety

Moving and Handling

Fire Safety

COSHH

Cleaning laundry

Compassion

Adaptability

Job description

Avery Healthcare is looking for a warm, enthusiastic and dedicated Housekeeping Assistant to join Miramar Care Home in Herne Bay. Your focus will be to maintain cleanliness and laundry standards as part of a team, following our standard operating procedures to deliver hotel-style service for residents.

You will need to live our values of care, compassion and respect, with knowledge of health and safety, moving and handling, and COSHH. A DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK are required.