Housekeeping Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Acomb; Vor Ort; GBP 12.000 - 15.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Assistant for Amarna House Care Home. You will carry out cleaning duties and laundry to the home's high standards, following worksheets and procedures while respecting residents' dignity.

This day-shift role runs 8:00am to 4:30pm. You must be adaptable to cover varied tasks at short notice and complete tasks in line with health and safety guidelines; a DBS check and proof of right to work are required.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of health and safety, including moving and handling.
• Knowledge of fire safety and COSHH assessments.
• Compassionate approach and commitment to high-quality housekeeping.
• Adaptable and flexible to cover short-notice tasks.
• Values: caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable.

Aufgaben

• Carry out cleaning duties in line with worksheet instructions.
• Keep the home clean and laundry to the required standard.
• Work to housekeeping and laundry SOPs.
• Maintain hotel-style service standards.
• Use suitable cleaning materials for different surfaces.
• Treat residents with dignity and respect, including their personal space and belongings.

Kenntnisse

Health and safety

Fire safety

COSHH

Compassionate approach

Adaptable and flexible

Resident dignity

Jobbeschreibung

The Housekeeping Assistant role sits in the housekeeping and laundry team at Amarna House Care Home, run by Avery Healthcare Group. The work centres on keeping the home clean and laundry up to standard, following worksheets and set procedures while respecting residents' dignity. It is a day shift from 8:00am to 4:30pm and calls for someone who can cover varied tasks at short notice. A DBS check and proof of right to work are required.

What the job involves

• Carry out cleaning duties in line with worksheet instructions
• Keep the home clean and laundry to the required standard
• Work to the home's standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry
• Maintain hotel-style service standards
• Use suitable cleaning materials and methods for different surfaces and coverings, leaving areas well presented and in good condition
• Treat residents with dignity and respect, including their personal space and belongings

Experience

• Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of health and safety, including moving and handling techniques
• Knowledge of fire safety and COSHH assessments
• Compassionate approach and commitment to high-quality housekeeping and laundry service
• Adaptable and flexible, able to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice
• Living the values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable

Checks & eligibility

• DBS disclosure check, cost met by the employer
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career