Full job descriptionJoin Our Team as a Gardener & Maintenance Assistant at Keymer Hall byBoutique Care Homes!
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About Boutique Care Homes
Boutique Care Homes is a family-run care provider, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate care, with true family values, ensuring your loved one lives a fulfilled life, enjoying fresh, nutritious home-cooked food and a choice of activities and entertainment in their later life. Our team is dynamic and energetic, evolving with the times, ensuring safety and well-being come first, providing you peace of mind that your loved one is well cared for.
Why Boutique Care Homes?
Competitive salary
Company pension
Free team lunches
Free employee expert counselling & support from qualified advisors, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Refer a friend incentive scheme
Blue Light Card discounts
BCH quarterly recognition awards
Long service awards
Job Description
As a Gardener/Maintenance Assistant you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing environment of the care home. This role involves performing a variety of maintenance tasks, repairs, and upkeep activities to support the comfort and well-being of residents and staff.
The Gardener/Maintenance Assistant will collaborate with other staff members to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and functionality within the care home premises.
Key Responsibilities
*Maintain outdoor spaces, including landscaping, lawn care, snow removal, planting, watering, and caring for flowers, shrubs, and trees to ensure a pleasant and safe environment for residents and visitors.
*Performing regular lawn care and landscaping duties.
*Conducting routine maintenance tasks to ensure the safety and functionality of outdoor amenities.
*Be aware of COSHH regulations, adhere to them and keep proper records as laid down.
*Be aware of moving and handling techniques.
*Regularly inspect the facility for safety hazards, potential issues, and any maintenance requirements
*Provide courteous and respectful assistance to residents and their families when addressing maintenance-related concerns or inquiries.
*Identify opportunities to enhance the care home environment through improvements, upgrades, and cost-effective solutions. Propose ideas to management for consideration.
*Working with the Maintenance Manager with any tasks during the day/week.
*Maintain high standards of repair and decoration throughout the home.
*To complete work instructed diligently and within agreed timescales.
*Attend team meetings and training sessions as required for the better performance of your duties.
*To facilitate in house training as agreed.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
*Good people & relationship building skills.
*Positive work ethics.
*Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
*Ability to work using own initiative.
*Full working knowledge of Health & Safety.
*Good record keeping skills.
*Attention to detail.
*Proven experience in general maintenance and repairs, preferably in a healthcare or residential setting.
*Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
*Certification or training in maintenance, trades, or related fields.
*Experience working in a care home or healthcare environment.
If you’re ready to make a difference and help us make a positive impact on the lives of our residents, apply today by submitting your CV!