Housekeeping Assistant

Go:Be Search Ltd; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in the United Kingdom seeks a Temporary Housekeeping Assistant to join their dedicated team within the care sector. The role involves cleaning responsibilities, maintaining a friendly demeanor, and ensuring high standards of hygiene. Offering 33 hours per week with competitive pay of £12.21 per hour, the position provides full training and support. Ideal for candidates passionate about contributing to a caring environment, this role is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive team.

Benefits

Full induction and training

Company uniform

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping and cleaning in a care setting.
• Ability to maintain a friendly character when working with residents.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum floors and clean ornaments and surfaces.
• Empty waste baskets and clean all rooms thoroughly.
• Adhere to health and safety standards in communal areas.

Job description

We are looking to appoint an experienced “Temporary Housekeeping Assistant” to an employer within the care sector that considers their dedicated Staff as their most valuable asset in delivering the very best care and support to our residents.

We need the very best to join our team. Is that you?

What we can offer you

• 33 hours per week, 5 days from 7 days, 1 x 7:30am - 7:30pm + 4 x 7:30am - 2:00pm or 1:00pm - 7:30pm
• Excellent Rates of Pay: £12.21 per hour
• Full induction, training, and ongoing support to develop your skills and knowledge within the care industry
• Company Uniform
• Free Parking On-Site

The Role

Reporting to our Head Housekeeper, you will be part of the care team and as such you will be required to have some contact with residents. As the Domestic you must maintain a friendly character when working with or near residents at all times.

Main Duties

• To vacuum floors, dust and clean ornaments and surfaces and perform any other cleaning required by and under the direct orders of the Nurse on Duty.
• To spot clean carpets every day, where necessary.
• To empty waste baskets.
• To clean all rooms thoroughly once a fortnight on a rota basis.
• To clean all high and low areas as required.
• Ensure all communal areas are kept clean and tidy at all times
• Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas
• Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the Care Centres Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures
• Promote safe working practice in the Care Centre
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales
• Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained
• Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you

Our Care Homes are organised to suit care provision for individuals with physical and/or mental complex healthcare needs. Carers are skilled in rehabilitation methods, taking on a range of continuing care needs, for which they are fully equipped and resourced to achieve high standards.

All rooms are en-suite and the service respects the privacy of residents, while promoting sound physical and emotional health through a thorough recreational programme.

To Apply

If you feel that you have the qualifications, skills and experience to excel in this post, then we would love to hear from you. Simply apply online and we will be in touch to discuss the role with you in more detail.

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