Compassionate Housekeeping & Laundry Assistant

Avery Healthcare; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check paid by employer

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant for Purley Gardens Care Home in Purley, Surrey. You will join a team that maintains high standards of cleanliness and laundry while delivering compassionate care in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities include performing cleaning duties, following SOPs for housekeeping and laundry, and ensuring residents are treated with dignity. DBS disclosure is required and cost covered by Avery.

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 & Safety knowledge

Moving & Handling

Fire Safety

COSHH awareness

Public laundry cleaning

Compassionate service

Adaptability

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant for Purley Gardens Care Home in Purley, Surrey. You will join a team that maintains high standards of cleanliness and laundry while delivering compassionate care in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities include performing cleaning duties, following SOPs for housekeeping and laundry, and ensuring residents are treated with dignity. DBS disclosure is required and cost covered by Avery.