Housekeeping Assistant

Danforth Care Homes; Derby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to ensure high standards of hospitality and cleanliness for residents and visitors. The ideal candidate will have previous cleaning experience, basic education, and a compassionate attitude towards others. This role requires effective communication and the ability to work well in a team, ensuring the comfort and safety of all residents.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience required.
• Understanding of infection control and health guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of hospitality and cleaning services.
• Maintain compliance with infection control measures.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Basic Education including English and Maths

Job description

Housekeeping Assistant for Heatherton House

We are currently recruiting for a housekeeping assistant to provide a high standard of hospitality, cleaning, and laundry services within the home for our residents, visitors, and colleagues. The post holder must maintain standards in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with infection control measures.

Qualifications

Basic Education including English and Maths

Experience

Previous cleaning experience

Technical Skills

• Understanding and adherence to infection control, health and safety/COSHH guidelines
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to organize priorities efficiently

Personal Qualities

• Thoughtfulness, kindness, compassion, and an understanding of others' needs
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Self-motivated, maintaining professional standards under pressure
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the home
• Smart appearance and good personal hygiene
• A sense of humour and a lively, sociable personality
• Openness to sharing ideas for improvements
• Keen to learn and improve performance
• Committed to communicating effectively with residents and families to understand their needs
• Willing to go the extra mile to meet residents' needs
• Positive attitude towards work
• Enjoys working effectively as part of a team

Salary depends on experience and location

This job description is subject to regular review and modification.

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