Job Description

We have an opportunity for a domestic assistant to work on a two weekly rota basis (3 days week 1 and 4 days week 2 - 9.00am-1.00pm) in our small residential care home. You will be required to work alternative weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Purpose of the role of Domestic Assistant is to:

To work to high standards to ensure the environment is clean and sanitised at all times whilst ensuring full compliance with all company policies, industry 'best practice', and current legislation.

To provide a caring professional, friendly and efficient service to the residents and visitors.

Principle responsibilities:

Clean residents rooms as well as communal areas. Have good understanding and empathy within the care setting and the ability to interact with the residents. Ensure that our high standards and presentation of the home are met, whilst ensuring that infection control and health and safety are paramount. Training and personal protective equipment will be provided by the company. To maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the home and to follow the cleaning schedules including deep cleaning. To be fully aware of and ensure compliance with all the relevant policies and procedures. To fully partake in training sessions, staff meetings, resident meetings as required. To keep up to date with mandatory training requirements. Provide assistance as appropriate, should an incident occur, or emergency, seeking guidance in line with company policies To undertake any other reasonable duties which may be requested of you. Working knowledge of relevant Health & Safety and food safety legislation To abide by all Policies and Procedures as set out in the Staff Handbook, at all times. To read and follow this job description carefully.
This indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.

Essential skills, experience and/or qualifications:

Must have previous experience of working in care home or nursing home kitchen as a cleaner. Good oral communication skills. Ability to communicate with both residents/visitors and colleagues at all levels of seniority and liaise effectively. Good interpersonal and customer facing skills, able to empathise, maintain professionalism, display patience and politeness within a sometimes pressurised environment. To maintain a courteous approach to all colleagues, even when under pressure. A conscientious, flexible and 'can do' working style, able to take the initiative. Confidence to deal with difficult situations and to know when appropriate to seek guidance from the home manager. Proven drive and enthusiasm for cleaning, with a desire to update product knowledge and skill set, where required. Good team working skills and ability to work with minimal supervision and own initiative.
Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. The disclosure expense will be met by applicant.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person