Hours: 8.30am-2.30pm (can be flexible to school hours)
This role offers 3 permanent days per week (including some weekend work). However, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to take on regular additional hours as part of the Ancillary team, providing cover for annual leave and sickness across the cleaning, kitchen, and laundry areas of the home.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Hours:
Week 1 - Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Week 2 - Monday, Saturday & Sunday
Week 3 - Monday, Thursday & Friday
Week 4 - Monday, Wednesday & Friday
DOMESTIC ASSISTANT
Credenhill Court Rest Home is a friendly home which attempts to encourage good relationships between staff and Residents alike. We believe that a relaxed working atmosphere is beneficial both to the comfort of our Residents and to staff morale.
At Credenhill Court we strive to ensure that our staff members are satisfied in their work through personal appraisals and supervisions. We aim to provide relevant training to assist your professional development.
You will be given thorough induction training to prepare you for your role and we aim to ensure you feel welcome and able to freely ask for help and support.
POSITION: DOMESTIC ASSISTANT
RESPONSIBLE TO: CARE MANAGER
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
- To ensure the clean and hygienic maintenance of the home
- To maintain a high standard of appearance and to contribute to the quality of our Residents lives
- To monitor equipment and identify and report any defects in line with the Homes policy
- To respect Residents personal belongings and privacy and dignity
- To adopt good health and safety practices in line with the Homes policies
- To adopt good infection control practices in line with the Homes policies
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To clean all allocated rooms / areas within the Home including furniture, fittings, fabric, carpets and equipment in line with planned cleaning schedules.
- To practice and promote good infection control techniques and to have an awareness and comply with, all related policies and procedures.
- To be aware of the Homes Health and Safety procedures and to comply with all relevant legislation.
- To have an awareness of the risk assessment process, to read and understand COSHH risk assessments and moving and handling risk assessments.
- To clean sanitary equipment with particular attention to guidelines for managing the spread of infection and infestation.
- To report malfunctioning or defective equipment to senior staff.
- To report the malfunctioning of defective fittings or fixtures that require maintenance or cannot be maintained through normal cleaning procedures.
- To be aware of and comply with the Homes policy on the disposal of clinical waste.
- To complete relevant domestic cleaning records as agreed with the Homes Manager.
- To attend staff meetings, supervision and appraisals as agreed with the Homes Manager.
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
To arrive punctually and adhere to the Homes clocking in procedures.
To observe good personal hygiene and personal appearance in order to positively promote the Home.
To be aware of your personal conduct on or off duty thus reflecting the high standards of the Home.
ESSENTIAL QUALITIES:
Self Motivated
- Organised
- Flexible and Caring
- Sensitive to the needs of others
- An active team player but also able to work on own initiative
- A good communicator
All staff are required to respect the confidentiality of all matters that they might learn in the course of their employment. All staff are expected to respect the requirements under the Data Protection Act 2018. All staff must ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work, etc Act 1974.
TRAINING
You will be required to carry out mandatory training within a certain time scale. Below is a list of all training that you will be expected to do and the time scale you are asked to do it in.
Mandatory Training by CQC (to be carried out within the first 3 months of your employment)
Health & Safety
- Moving & Handling
- Fire Training
- First Aid
- Infection Control
We provide many other training courses which you may be required to attend and which are relevant to your role.
The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive and final list of duties. It will be reviewed in line with the needs of the Home.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.75 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
