Domestic assistant

We are looking to recruit Domestic Assistants to join our team.

Successful candidates will work as part of a team to maintain a high standard of cleanliness of linen, towels and residents’ personal clothing, and to ensure an adequate supply of these items at all time. Successful applicants will also work as part of a team to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the Care Home, whilst ensuring a safe, comfortable environment at all times.

Experience working with an elderly care environment would be advantageous but is not essential for this role.

There are full-time positions and part-time positions available. Both offer excellent rates of pay and a first-class working environment, coupled with being part of a motivated and enthusiastic team.

Job purpose:  To work as part of a team to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the Amberley Care Home, whilst ensuring a safe and comfortable environment at all times.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

Required:

• Team player
• Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the DBS list
• Ability to work on own initiative

Desired:

• Experience/qualification in care for relevant Service User category

Main responsibilities

Cleaning

• Daily cleaning (Examples below)
  • Empty waste bins and wipe out
  • Vacuum throughout
  • Shake out cushions
  • Clean dining rooms/lounges/toilets
  • Clean taps and sinks
  • Clean soap dispenser outlets
  • Clean toothbrush holders
  • Spot clean all floorings
  • Wash all bathroom/toilet/en-suite floors
• Weekly cleaning (Examples below)
  • Polish all mirrors
  • Clean all pipe work in toilets
  • Dust handrails and radiators
  • Move all mobile furniture (including beds and chairs) and vacuum and dust beneath/behind
  • Wash out metal wastepaper bins
  • Dust and polish furniture and windowsills
  • Wash lino floors
  • Shampoo carpets as requested by Housekeeper and Home Manager
• Week oneDust light bulbs and fittings
• Week two  Dust curtain rails
• Week three  Dust pictures
• Week four  En-suites deep clean
• Restock toiletries, soaps, towels etc., as and when required