Care Home Domestic Assistant: Flexible Hours & Training

Burnview Healthcare; Magherafelt; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Paid time off

Retirement plan and/or pension

Flexible schedule

Employee development programs

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Open office

Competitive salary

Long service recognition

Employee Assistance Scheme

Blue Light Card

Employee Recognition Scheme

Job summary

Burnview Healthcare is recruiting Bank Domestic Assistants to support our care homes with cleaning, hygiene and resident wellbeing. You will ensure a clean, welcoming environment, follow infection control practices and assist staff in daily tasks to maintain high standards of care.

Ideal candidates will have experience in cleaning or domestic work, understand hygiene standards, and be able to work as part of a team. Enhanced Access NI checks apply, and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Experience in cleaning or domestic work.
• Understanding of cleaning and hygiene standards.
• Satisfactory Enhanced Access NI Check.
• COSHH knowledge (desired).
• Experience in a care home or healthcare setting (desired).
• Basic hygiene or cleaning certificate (desired).

Responsibilities

• Clean resident bedrooms, communal areas, bathrooms, corridors, and offices to a high standard.
• Undertake daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules as directed.
• Dispose of waste in line with care home policy and infection control guidelines.
• Use appropriate cleaning equipment and materials safely and effectively.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures, including COSHH regulations.
• Report any faults, hazards, or maintenance issues promptly.
• Ensure proper storage and use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Follow infection prevention protocols including hand hygiene, PPE usage, and deep cleaning as required.
• Assist in implementing enhanced cleaning during outbreaks (e.g., flu, norovirus, COVID-19).
• Be respectful and courteous to residents, ensuring privacy and dignity are upheld.
• Attend mandatory training and staff meetings as required.

Skills

Rapport with clients

Identifying and anticipating needs

Cleaning skills

Initiative

Job description

Burnview Healthcare is recruiting Bank Domestic Assistants to support our care homes with cleaning, hygiene and resident wellbeing. You will ensure a clean, welcoming environment, follow infection control practices and assist staff in daily tasks to maintain high standards of care.

Ideal candidates will have experience in cleaning or domestic work, understand hygiene standards, and be able to work as part of a team. Enhanced Access NI checks apply, and training is provided.