Housekeeping and Laundry Assistant in a Care Home

New Care Corporate ,
Stockport, Greater Manchester

Overview

Job Description

I Care, You Care, We Care, New Care! Our stunning new home Bramhall Manor Care Centre, a purpose-built 71 bed care facility and is situated in the popular location of Bramhall Village. The home meets all CQC requirements and provides the highest standards of safety, comfort and care to residents who have a variety of care needs from Stepping Hill Hospital who are medically fit to be discharged but not physically. We invest in our homes to enhance the experience of our residents. This includes OOMPH an award winning activities and wellbeing programme. We have also introduced electronic medication administration records and electronic care planning in all of our homes. In addition, Bramhall Manor is our second home to have acoustic monitoring and silent nurse call installed. Bramhall Manor Care Centre has OPENED! At Bramhall Manor Care Centre, Bramhall, Stockport we are seeking to appoint Housekeeping and Laundry Assistant's to join our team on 0 hour BANK contracts to cover sickness and holidays. To provide a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the Home is maintained to the highest level and within the New Care specification. Role Responsibilities: · Complete all daily and weekly cleaning schedules, and sign necessary paperwork. · Follow all guidance from Head Housekeeper. · To contribute to the achievement of the Home's standards for Housekeeping. · To undertake general cleaning tasks and follow and carry out any other cleaning duties as delegated by the Head Housekeeper. · Carry our laundry duties when required. · Ensure the working environment is free from hazards and be aware of the risks when using the equipment. · Take responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of adults that the post holder is responsible for or comes into contact with. Skills and experience required: · Previous non-domestic cleaning and experience of working in a care setting would be beneficial. · Ability to operate cleaning equipment in the Home. · Ability to follow simple written and verbal instructions and write basic comments. · Communicate effectively with other team members. · Display reliability and trustworthiness. The Benefits Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles · Bank holiday enhancements · 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum · Paid DBS · Uniform provided · Paid training · Refer a friend referral scheme · Excellent induction programme for new starters · A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company · Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications · A competitive rate of pay · Cycle to work scheme · Wellbeing programmes · Recognition awards - employee of the month and golden tickets · Ongoing career development · Travel plan - walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day · Christmas Bonuses · Pension Scheme About New Care The care philosophy of New Care aims to ensure all residents maintain the highest level of independence and achieve their full potential whatever that may be - physical, intellectual, emotional or social. We believe this philosophy can be achieved by providing professional, person- centred care, nurturing each resident individually exploring and understanding their needs. The health, well-being and happiness of our residents is always our number one priority. New Care, as part of the McGoff group have been designing, building and operating care homes for over 10 years. Each New Care home is purpose built and expertly designed with the needs of our residents in mind. Internally the design is luxurious yet comfortable and practical. The company ethos 'To celebrate the wonder of people' relates to all those who are part of the New Care family, residents, their family and friends, staff members and professional visitors. Ultimately we want residents to live their lives to the fullest and to be proud of their home and feel happy to invite their family and friends to visit. This position is subject to a DBS check