Compassionate Housekeeping & Laundry Assistant

Avery Healthcare; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant for Southbourne Beach Care Home in Bournemouth, Dorset. You will work as part of a caring team to maintain high standards of cleanliness and laundry, following our SOPs and hotel-style service.

The role values compassion, respect and flexible support across shifts. DBS check and right to work in the UK are required; training and development opportunities are available within Avery's growing network of homes.

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 knowledge

Laundry cleaning experience

Compassion

Adaptable/flexible

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant for Southbourne Beach Care Home in Bournemouth, Dorset. You will work as part of a caring team to maintain high standards of cleanliness and laundry, following our SOPs and hotel-style service.

The role values compassion, respect and flexible support across shifts. DBS check and right to work in the UK are required; training and development opportunities are available within Avery's growing network of homes.