Domestic Assistant

NHS; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in residential care is seeking a Domestic Assistant. This role involves maintaining cleanliness and hygiene for elderly residents while demonstrating compassion and adaptability. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, pension contributions, and personal development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Pension contribution of 5%

Recognition schemes

Fully funded training and development

28 days annual leave

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a similar environment is required.
• Ability to give everyone a personal approach.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Work collaboratively with domestic and laundry teams.
• Adaptable and approachable in nature, prioritizing resident care.

Skills

Caring nature

Flexibility

Strong work ethic

Problem-solving skills

Engaging persona

Resilience

Education

Experience in a similar environment

Job description

This role as a Domestic Assistant at Akari Care in Royal Quays offers a great opportunity to work in a caring environment and contribute to the well-being of the elderly residents. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, while also demonstrating a compassionate and approachable nature. The role provides a competitive salary, pension contribution, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Main duties of the job

As a Domestic Assistant at Akari Care, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the residents' rooms and all communal areas. You will work collaboratively with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams to ensure a clean and healthy environment where residents feel valued, respected, and retain their individuality and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents and adhere to all policies and procedures to deliver the highest standards of care. The role requires a caring nature, flexibility, strong work ethic, and the ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a warm and engaging persona.

About us

Akari Care is an award-winning provider of residential care for the elderly. Their aim is to create an environment where residents are valued, respected, and offered personalized care that they deserve. The organization is committed to providing a fulfilling and supportive work environment for its employees, with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Job responsibilities

Package 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 difference to 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 at all times 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

Whats in it for you:

A competitive salary £12.26 per hour

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 grow and develop both personally and professionally

An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a similar environment is required, along with a caring nature, the ability to give everyone a personal approach, and a flexible and adaptable mindset. Strong problem-solving skills, resilience, and a warm and engaging persona are also essential for this role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.