Abbotsford Residential Care Home is recruiting an Ancillary Staff to join our kitchen and House keeping Team in Pinner HA5 3AZ. The care home, 28 residents, cares for elderly persons living with dementia.
THE ROLE
Kitchen Assistant
We can offer full time per week over a seven-day rota. The shifts are 07:00 to 18:30.
· You will serve a range of dishes and follow dietary guidelines for service users, preparing breakfast / lunch / supper.
· You will complete associated kitchen paperwork.
· You will be responsible for the organisation and cleanliness of the kitchen, food store, fridges, and freezers.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE
Kitchen Assistant
· Breakfast preparation and service.
· Morning beverage preparation and service.
· Lunch preparation and service.
· Afternoon beverage preparation and service.
· Supper preparation and service.
· Cleaning kitchen equipment (pots, pans, kitchen utensils, ovens, work surfaces etc).
· Packing away deliveries and stock rotation.
· Other duties as directed by the manager.
House Keeping
Principal Duties
1. Clean all designated areas using appropriate cleaning materials and equipment
2. Vacuum clean all communal, underneath bed, carpeted areas, including rooms, corridors and staircase on a daily basis
3. Clean hand basin and toilets daily including surrounding tiles
4. Wipe all furniture with furniture polish including banisters
5. Clean all mirrors and glasses as necessary
6. Clean bathroom floor, laundry floor and lift room daily, using separate mops
7. Dust all dining chairs, worktops and window sills, including radiator covers everyday
8. Fill toilet rolls and hand towels everyday and as necessary
9. Empty bins in all rooms, toilets, communal areas, laundry and toilet and replace bin liners
10. Water flowers and plants both in the service users’ bedrooms, corridor and communal areas
11. Towels and flannels must be tidily placed in the areas provided
12. Clean as necessary any stains on chairs caused by spillage
13. Arrange items of furniture etc. to prevent accidents and ease of handling for all service users
14. Sweep and mop lino floors using a disinfectant solution and colour coded mop and bucket
15. Scrub lino floor according to work schedule
MISCELLANEOUS
1. Report defects to the manager to maintain the quality standards provided by the Home
2. Assist manager with stock control and ordering of cleaning materials, ensuring that expenditure remains within set budget
3. Be sure to keep the vacuum wire out of the way in order to avoid people from tripping
4. Store all cleaning substances in the locked COSHH cupboard
5. Read and be familiar with Policy and Procedure of the Home
6. Take part in fire drills and manual handling lectures/ including all mandatory training
7. Use gloves and aprons, especially when using cleaning agents
8. When finished work, keep all cleaning equipment locked in the COSHH cupboard.
Full time Health care Assistant
Motivated and qualified health care assistant required for a 'Good' rated care home.
We are canvassing for passionate carers who wish to pursue a career in care. It is recommended you have the right values of care and best interest at the heart of your knowledge.
This position is full time, and applicants are to be available to work from Monday - Sunday, for day or night shifts. This position is full time. Ideal candidate has experience in care and is looking to progress their career in a professional care setting.
Basic duties include support for personal care of residents, dressing, mealtime support, 1-2-1 activities, recording of care on specific documentation. Night shift includes communal area cleaning duties relevant to the post.
Candidate should be fully flexible to cover nights/Days/Weekdays and weekends
Staff will be given full training, support from the Management to undertake NVQ training, specialist training such as First Aider, Fire Marshall, Continence and Infection Control. Ideal candidates would benefit from a good level of literacy and numeracy. An excellent ability to converse in English is required.
Pension scheme offered along with paid annual leave
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU?
· Paid holiday to 5.8 Weeks.
· Workplace pension contributions through NEST.
· Free uniform.
· Career advancement opportunities to ensure you can enjoy a fulfilling career in this sector.
WHAT WE NEED YOU TO HAVE?
You will have experience working in a commercial kitchen environment.
You will ideally have experience working with older people in residential care.
WHAT WE NEED YOU TO BE?
You are willing to learn, are flexible, patient, caring, organised, enthusiastic, compassionate, and great with people.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO?
Please forward your CV with full contact details including postal and email address.
On receipt your CV will be reviewed, and you will be invited for an interview with our manager.
If successful we will complete your recruitment, induction / training, and get you started as soon as possible.
If you would like a catering job making a positive impact to the lives of those who require care and support, then please apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Sick pay
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Care home: 2 years (preferred)
- Home care: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
