Compassionate Housekeeping & Laundry Assistant

Avery Healthcare; Reading; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check funded by employer

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant for Purley Gardens Care Home in Purley, Surrey. You will join a close-knit team to maintain cleanliness and laundry standards, following our SOPs to deliver hotel-style service in a care home setting.

You will contribute to a compassionate, respectful environment, ensuring residents are treated with dignity and care, while supporting flexible responsibilities within the home.

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.

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant for Purley Gardens Care Home in Purley, Surrey. You will join a close-knit team to maintain cleanliness and laundry standards, following our SOPs to deliver hotel-style service in a care home setting.

You will contribute to a compassionate, respectful environment, ensuring residents are treated with dignity and care, while supporting flexible responsibilities within the home.