Housekeeping Assistant
Melrose Care Home, a family run, 25 bed nursing home based in Worthing, West Sussex provide second-to-none care for our residents, offering a truly personal experience for everyone who lives with us.
As a nursing home rated "Outstanding" by CQC we are seeking to recruit a weekend housekeeping assistant to join our committed and driven team and to uphold the same ethos and passion for care that we do.
The main duties to include, but not limited to:
· To help with when required
· To clean all floor surfaces, carpeted and non-carpeted.
· To dust and polish furniture, moving it periodically for this purpose.
· To clean toilets and baths, and equipment where necessary.
· To refill and restock cleaning supplies and toiletries, toilet rolls, paper towels, soaps etc when necessary.
· To carry out deep cleans.
· To undertake any duties in the laundry as required.
· To assist with catering and meal arrangements as required.
· To observe safe working practices at all time and avoid creating hazards around the home.
· To report any faulty equipment/maintenance requirements to a senior member of staff.
· To undertake any other duties as reasonably requested.
· To answer the front door, greet visitors and direct as appropriate.
· To be available to attend mandatory staff training and staff meetings.
Salary: Excellent rates of pay dependent on experience.
Requirements
The right person will be/have:
· Able to communicate both written and verbally.
· Able to work using own initiative.
· Flexible in attitude.
· Physically fit.
· A kind and compassionate nature with respect and understanding towards our residents.
· Trustworthy and honest.
· Understanding of Infection Prevention & Control and to adhere to this at all times.
Desirable
· Experience of working with older people.
· Previous experience relevant to the job role.
· A willingness to attend training and develop own skills.
Rewards
· Free uniform
· Paid training
· Free meal when working over 6 hours each day
· Refer a friend reward scheme
· Paid breaks
· 5.6 weeks holiday per year pro rata
· Pension Scheme
· Opportunities for overtime
Melrose Care Home does not have any on-site parking, however there is parking available on local streets.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Schedule:
* Every Saturday and Sunday 8am-2pm
* Availability to cover holiday and absences.
Work Location: One location
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person