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 housekeeping assistant to join our committed and driven team and to uphold the same ethos and passion for care that we do.

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.

· 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.