Domestic Assistant

Akari Care Limited; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% Pension contribution

DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training & development

Personal development plans

Job summary

Akari Care Limited seeks a Domestic Assistant passionate about caring for older people. You will work with the domestic and laundry teams to maintain high cleanliness standards in residents' rooms and communal areas, while promoting personalised care and dignity.

We offer a 5% pension contribution, DBS check costs paid, 28 days annual leave, fully funded training and development, and personal development plans within a respectful, inclusive community.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within similar environment.
• A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving.
• Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona.
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in residents' rooms and communal areas.
• Collaborate with domestic and laundry teams to support residents with personalised care.
• Adapt to residents’ changing needs while promoting continual improvement of standards.
• Contribute to a clean, healthy environment that preserves dignity and individuality.

Skills

Caring nature

Flexible

Team player

Resilient

Job description

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive differenceto the lives of older people.

Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents’ rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care always but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents. Through the adherence to all policies and procedures you and your colleagues will ensure delivery of the highest standards that make a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives.

By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

• Experience of working within similar environment
• A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving.
• Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

What is in it for you:

• Pension contribution of 5%
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.
• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
• Fully funded training and development
• Support with personal development plans.
• The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.
• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.