Overview
We are looking for a Domestic Care Assistant to join our Rathmena House team. This is on a part-time contract working 2 X 6 hour shifts per week. The shifts are from 7:30am to 1.30pm between Monday to Sunday.
We are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role
Duties & Responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for the cleanliness of the whole Home and will therefore
- Maintain high standards of efficiency and cleanliness expected within all areas of the Home and in particular their designated cleaning area.
- Ensure that all areas of the Home are cleaned using an organised schedule of work and work in other areas of the Home as requested by the Home Manager.
- Ensure the Residents’/Patients’ confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- Ensure the Residents’/Patients’ privacy, dignity and choice is respected, therefore knock when entering bedrooms, do not clean a room if a Resident/Patient is eating in their room.
- Respect the Residents’/Patients’ personal belongings.
- Ensure plants are kept watered and flowers are attended to.
- Ensure that all areas to be cleaned daily, weekly etc., are cleaned and if not report to Home Manager/Nurse in charge.
- Ensure vacant rooms are thoroughly cleaned as soon as they are vacated.
- Report all breakages or broken furniture to Home Manager/Nurse in charge.
- Report all faulty equipment/repairs/replacements in the Maintenance book. Report all accidents, incidents and near misses to the home Manager/Nurse in charge.
- Update the Home Manager as to deficits in relation to the décor.
- Attend staff meetings as organised by the Home Manager.
- Attend all required staff training as organised by the Home Manager.
Health and Safety
- Be aware of the Home’s Health and Safety Policy and ensure compliance with same.
- Take appropriate precautions in relation to cross infection
- Wear appropriate personal, protective equipment/clothing if required as per COSHH guidelines.
- Ensure safety signs are displayed when necessary e.g. wet floor.
- Maintain all equipment in good, clean, working order. If any faults occur in the equipment do not use and report to Home Manager.
- Adhere to Home’s Fire Safety Policy at all times.
- Adhere to Home’s Policy on COSHH.
- Adhere to Home Policy on Moving and Handling.
- Any other duties deemed reasonable by the Home Manager.
This job description may be reviewed at any time.
Essential Criteria:
Desirable Criteria:
- Previous laundry experience in work or in a voluntary setting.
- Experience working within a Nursing Home or similar environment.
The applicant should have:
- Ability to strictly follow safety and cleaning guidelines (e.g., COSHH regulations).
- Good Communication Skills for interacting with colleagues and residents.
- Ability to organize your daily workload.
Full training will be provided.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
The Company operates a No Smoking policy.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
