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Housekeeper / Laundry Assistant - Ringwood, United Kingdom - Yarnley House Care Home
Yarnley House Care Home
Ringwood, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
Description
Yarnley House Care Home is looking to appoint a Housekeeper / Laundry Assistant.Our brand-new, luxury service is set in the small village of Crow, which is very close to Ringwood. We provide quality Residential, Dementia, Nursing and Respite care for 72-residents.
As Housekeeper / Laundry Assistant, you will work as part of a team to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the care home, always ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.
11.50 per hour.
Contracted to 40-hours per week.
5.6 weeks annual leave (Full-time)
Pension.
Onsite parking.
Uniform provided.
DBS.
Responsibilities
Empty waste bins.
Vacuum throughout.
Shake out cushions.
Clean dining rooms/lounges/toilets.
Clean taps and sinks.
Clean soap dispenser outlets.
Clean toothbrush holders.
Spot clean all floorings.
Wash all bathroom/toilet/en-suite floors.
Polish all mirrors.
Clean all pipe work in toilets.
Dust handrails and radiators.
Move all mobile furniture (including beds and chairs) and vacuum and dust beneath/behind.
Wash out metal wastepaper bins.
Dust and polish furniture and windowsills.
Wash lino floors.
Shampoo carpets as requested by Home Manager.
Dust light bulbs, curtains, pictures, and fittings.
Restock toiletries, soaps, towels when required.
Ensure laundry services are effective, working in line with guidance and expectations
Ensure laundry and personal possessions of residents is safe and returned to them, label as directed
Ensure Health and Safety, infection prevention and control and fire safety within the laundry and wider care environment
Ensure safe operating systems are in place in the laundry and follow these
Work with other staff to ensure the laundry service is effective.
Provide high quality laundry service for all linen and residents personal clothing
Ensure the laundry is cleaned to a high standard in compliance with specific guidelines and schedules
Respect and always maintain confidentiality of residents personal information
Understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements, ie. Health & Safety, COSHH
To check that all residents personal clothing and items are individually labelled, maintained in good repair, and returned to the correct resident
All equipment used is in full, safe working order
Always be alert and use your own initiative, spot clean any spillages as they occur
Be an active and helpful member of the team, contribute to staff meetings, attend training sessions, and ensure the care home is a friendly and supportive working environment.
Please submit your Housekeeper / Laundry Assistant application to our recruitment team and we will aim to respond within 48 hours.