Compassionate Housekeeping & Laundry Assistant

NHS Jobs; Chorleywood; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare’s Chorleywood Manor Care Home is hiring a Housekeeping Assistant for a 7:00 am to 3:00 pm shift. You will work as part of a team to maintain cleanliness and laundry standards across the home, following standard operating procedures and health and safety guidelines.

The role requires compassion, respect for residents, and flexibility to cover a range of housekeeping duties. An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken at Avery’s expense, and eligibility to work in the UK must be

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.
• Adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all cleaning duties in accordance with worksheet instructions.
• Understand cleaning requirements of different surfaces and coverings and stationery/cleaning materials.
• Ensure that all residents are treated with dignity and respect and that their personal space and belongings are respected.

Skills

Health & Safety

Moving & Handling

Fire Safety

COSHH

Laundry Cleaning

Job description

Avery Healthcare’s Chorleywood Manor Care Home is hiring a Housekeeping Assistant for a 7:00 am to 3:00 pm shift. You will work as part of a team to maintain cleanliness and laundry standards across the home, following standard operating procedures and health and safety guidelines.

The role requires compassion, respect for residents, and flexibility to cover a range of housekeeping duties. An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken at Avery’s expense, and eligibility to work in the UK must be