Care Home Kitchen & Domestic Assistant

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is seeking staff to provide domestic and kitchen duties within a Registered Care Home, delivering personal care and practical support to residents with eligible needs, including dementia, in a homely environment that protects rights and dignity. You will undertake general domestic tasks and meal preparation, considering dietary requirements and references.

Welsh language ability is desirable, and applicants must provide evidence of essential qualifications.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake periodic training to update knowledge, skills and competence
• Validated food safety certificate or willingness to undertake food safety training
• Willingness to undertake infection control and moving & handling training
• Dementia awareness
• Sensory awareness
• Fire Safety
• First aid
• Welsh Work course (10 hour online)

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic and kitchen duties within a Registered Care Home and support residents with personal care and wellbeing.
• Prepare nutritious meals for residents, considering dietary needs and references.
• Undertake general domestic tasks throughout the home.
• Assist with daily activities in a manner that protects rights, dignity and independence.

Job description

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is seeking staff to provide domestic and kitchen duties within a Registered Care Home, delivering personal care and practical support to residents with eligible needs, including dementia, in a homely environment that protects rights and dignity. You will undertake general domestic tasks and meal preparation, considering dietary requirements and references.

Welsh language ability is desirable, and applicants must provide evidence of essential qualifications.