Domestic Assistant

Job details

We are looking for a domestic assistant to join our team at Ashurst Park Care Home.

THE COMPANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Hours: Depending on Contract

Professional Responsibilities:

To manage and oversee the documentation of the Home regarding all matters of Laundry including Risk Assessment.
To be responsible for all matters involved with Laundry within the Home.
To ensure a high standard of day-to-day cleanliness, washing and ironing, is maintained within the Home.
To be an Advocate of The Home.
To work closely with and report regularly to the Housekeeper.
To present a professional image at all times.
To maintain own professional development as appropriate to role.
To maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

Job Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with Guidelines for Laundry taking into account Standard 26 of the National Minimum Standards Act 2000.
When working in the laundry Infection Control measures must be complied with at all times, gloves and aprons must be worn for loading dirty/soiled linen into machines.
Ensure cuts are covered with suitable plaster/dressing.
Infected/soiled linen to be collected and laundered in Red Alginate bags.
Ensure pockets have been checked to avoid unwanted items going through the laundry process.
To attend Job Review meeting and take any action resulting from the review as agreed.
Ensure familiarisation with Elm Park's Policies and Procedures.
All breakages and breakdowns to be reported to the Home Manager or Person-in-Charge immediately to ensure any necessary action can be taken.
Any clothing repairs to be undertaken or reported to Key worker or family.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £12.80 per hour

Expected hours: 23.5 – 34.5 per week

Benefits:

Ability to commute/relocate:

Royal Tunbridge Wells TN3 0RD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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Work Location: In person