Compassionate Housekeeping & Laundry Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group; Acomb; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant to join Amarna House Care Home in York. You will work as part of a team to maintain high standards of cleanliness and laundry, following our SOPs and hotel service standards.

Your focus is resident comfort and dignity, with flexibility to cover a range of housekeeping tasks. DBS check will be required and eligibility to work in the UK must be proven.

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 and Safety

Moving and Handling

Fire Safety

COSHH

Cleaning

Laundry

Compassion

Flexibility

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant to join Amarna House Care Home in York. You will work as part of a team to maintain high standards of cleanliness and laundry, following our SOPs and hotel service standards.

Your focus is resident comfort and dignity, with flexibility to cover a range of housekeeping tasks. DBS check will be required and eligibility to work in the UK must be proven.