Introduction
This job would appeal to those who consider themselves good household managers. Keeping a clean, tidy and healthy environment is very important in our residential setting.
Daily Activities
Domestic assistants are responsible for:
- cleanliness of the bedrooms, lounges, dining areas, utility rooms, corridors, bathrooms/toilets;
- general dining room duties - laying/waiting at/clearing tables, washing up;
- the use of domestic type laundry equipment for the care of linen and clothing - washing machines, irons etc.;
- bed making, care of linen and clothing including washing and ironing
- knowing where the fire extinguishers and escape routes are and what action to take in an emergency;
- participating in appropriate training and domestic staff development.
- Laundry duties
- Following infection control guidance and the homes policies
They also help clients to look after themselves and undertake general domestic tasks.
Skills & Interests
Domestic assistants need to be:
- caring and respectful
- physically fit for lifting and moving duties;
- well organised;
- flexible;
- willing to undertake training;
- aware of the need for confidentiality;
- responsible and mature
It is essential to have an understanding of Health and Safety and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations and experience of working with people in care, or similar life experience.
Work remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
