Housekeeping & Laundry Assistant - Flexible Shifts

NHS Jobs; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant to join Avery House Care Home in Somerset. You will work as part of a team to maintain high standards of cleanliness and laundry, following operating procedures and ensuring residents are treated with dignity and respect.

The role requires knowledge of health and safety, moving and handling, fire safety, and COSHH, plus experience in cleaning laundry in public settings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting.
• Compassion and commitment to high-quality housekeeping/laundry service for residents.
• Ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover short-notice responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all cleaning duties in accordance with worksheet instructions.
• Follow standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry to maintain hotel-like service standards.
• Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect, and their space and belongings are respected.
• Work as part of a team to maintain cleanliness across the home.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Moving and Handling

Fire Safety

COSHH

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant to join Avery House Care Home in Somerset. You will work as part of a team to maintain high standards of cleanliness and laundry, following operating procedures and ensuring residents are treated with dignity and respect.

The role requires knowledge of health and safety, moving and handling, fire safety, and COSHH, plus experience in cleaning laundry in public settings.