Job Description

Safe Harbor is a family run Nursing and Residential Care Home provider operating in multiple locations across Stoke on Trent and Shropshire. We are dedicated to developing quality environments and high standards of care, which enable residents to enjoy life to the full, as individuals, in happy, comfortable, and safe surroundings.

Here at Safe Harbor, we ensure that residents are always treated with respect and dignity. Our core values are a reflection on our dedication to our resident's well-being.

These values are Together, Safe, Improving and Compassion

We are looking for Domestic Assistants to join our team to maintain the high standard of cleanliness around the home. You will be able to demonstrate a good level of understanding into the importance of infection control and health and safety. You will be flexible and willing to meet the needs of all residents and staff within the Care Home. You will have good communication skills, be keen to work and have good time management skills.

As a Domestic Assistant you will establish and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, residents, visitors and other individuals visiting or working in the home. While adhering to the organisational policies and procedures in the discharging of principal accountabilities and functions. You will be required to represent the company as an honest, knowledgeable and conscientious ambassador.

What experience do we like you to have for this role?

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Domestic Assistant

To provide a high standard of cleaning and laundry services within the home To maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment for the residents To clean bathrooms and toilets using appropriate cleaning materials and equipment To have awareness of cleaning chemicals and how they should be appropriately stored To display relevant hazard notices during cleaning and post cleaning To have an awareness of infection control Ensure that all regulatory and statutory requirements are met and company policies and procedures are adhered to. Ensure any requirements from internal and external audits are actioned within the timescales required. Ensure the cleanliness of the home and residents' personal laundry is to the highest standard To actively engage with residents in conversation and meaningful occupation related to their lifestyle choices at a level and pace that values the individual and respects their dignity and communication differences.

Health and Safety

Ensure all health and safety requirements are being met and attend training as required. Ensure regulations and compliance are met and adhered to. Ensure storage of chemicals are in line with company policies and procedures Ensure equipment and environment is safe within the home You will be required for this role to potentially lift heavy objects and/or use lifting equipment (with training)

What benefits do we offer?

Excellent Induction training Ongoing career training and development Workplace Pension Discounted meals

*Experience ideal but not essential

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Experience:

Domestic Cleaning: 1 year (required) Care Home Cleaning: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person