Job Description

Blythe Rose Dementia Care

A specialist care home for living well with dementia.

Purpose-designed, expertly staffed and equipped specifically for people living with dementia,

we provide a safe and enriching home for life, from early diagnosis, to changing behaviours, through to complex needs, advanced conditions and end-of-life care.

We are currently recruiting for

Housekeeping Assistants (Domestic & Laundry).

The post holder will work as a member of the housekeeping team, meeting the health, well being and mental health care needs of our patients under the indirect and direct guidance and supervision of the Deputy Manager and Home Manager.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER

Someone with:

Experience in a care environment, or a genuine desire to develop a career in this rewarding field.

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work well as part of a dedicated team

A respectful, caring and compassionate nature

A willingness to 'go the extra mile'

Enthusiasm and commitment

A belief in being reliable and always giving your personal best

Health and Safety

Understanding of COSHH

WHAT WILL YOUR ROLE INCLUDE?

To ensure the laundry of residents clothing is to the highest standard, including ironing.

Ensure the laundry is collected and returned to the correct area of the home on a regular basis, and personal clothing of residents is put away in a neat and tidy manner.

Ensure that all residents' wardrobes and clothing drawers are kept clean, neat and tidy.

Ensure that the laundry equipment is correctly and safely used and kept in a safe condition. Report any defect to the Head Housekeeper or maintenance person.

To be sensitive to the privacy and individual needs of the residents.

To comply with COSHH regulations.

To ensure the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment.

To follow the correct use of colour code systems within the home

To ensure all necessary documentation is completed daily.

To maintain standards of infection control within the laundry area and generally within the home and to assist residents to maintain their own infection control needs.

WHAT WE WILL OFFER YOU:

A competitive starting salary with the opportunity to increase this through training and development

Comprehensive induction and on-going training and development

Uniform provided

DBS fee refunded*

Paid time for mandatory training*

Contributory pension scheme*

28 days annual leave, including statutory bank holidays (pro-rata for part time)

Funded training opportunities*

Free on-site car parking

Staff shower and changing facilities

Staff rest room & food storage/preparation facilities

*Terms apply

An Enhanced DBS application will be required for all successful applicants.

If you are looking for a new challenge, change of career or are starting out on your career path and believe you have the personal values and beliefs we are looking for then we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.27 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person