Compassionate Housekeeping & Laundry Assistant

Avery Healthcare; Way; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check paid by employer

Eligibility to work in the UK

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant for Edenbridge Manor Care Home in Kent. You will join a supportive team to maintain cleanliness and laundry standards, following our procedures to deliver hotel-style service in a care home.

To succeed, you will apply knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving and Handling, and COSHH; prior experience in public setting cleaning; and a compassionate, flexible approach to residents and team.

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

Moving & Handling

COSHH

Public Laundry Cleaning

Compassion & Care

Adaptability

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant for Edenbridge Manor Care Home in Kent. You will join a supportive team to maintain cleanliness and laundry standards, following our procedures to deliver hotel-style service in a care home.

To succeed, you will apply knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving and Handling, and COSHH; prior experience in public setting cleaning; and a compassionate, flexible approach to residents and team.