Compassionate Housekeeping & Laundry Assistant

NHS Jobs; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check covered

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant for Elvy Court Care Home in Sittingbourne, Kent. You will work as part of a team to maintain high standards of cleanliness and laundry, following SOPs while upholding hotel service standards.

You will be expected to show compassion and flexibility, and your role includes ensuring resident dignity and a respectful environment 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 high-quality housekeeping/laundry service for residents.
• Able to be adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all cleaning duties in accordance with worksheet instructions and maintain cleanliness to hotel service standards.
• Understand cleaning requirements of different surfaces and coverings and use appropriate cleaning materials.
• Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect and their personal space is respected.

Skills

Health and safety

Moving and handling

Fire safety

COSHH assessments

Public laundry cleaning

Compassion

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant for Elvy Court Care Home in Sittingbourne, Kent. You will work as part of a team to maintain high standards of cleanliness and laundry, following SOPs while upholding hotel service standards.

You will be expected to show compassion and flexibility, and your role includes ensuring resident dignity and a respectful environment within the home.