Caring Domestic Assistant - Dementia Care Home

MHA; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Free DBS checks

Uniforms provided

Counselling support

Blue Light Card discounts

Induction and training

Job summary

MHA is seeking a reliable Domestic Assistant to join Weston & Queensway House care home in Stafford. You will help maintain a clean, safe, welcoming environment for residents, respecting privacy and dignity.

Responsibilities include cleaning residents' rooms and communal areas, following schedules, maintaining equipment safely, and reporting hazards. A 7-day rota and training will be provided. We value teamwork and good communication, with sensitivity to older people.

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic or cleaning work is desirable.
• Able to work as part of a team and use your own initiative.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Flexible 7-day rota.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness of residents’ rooms, bathrooms, offices and communal areas.
• Carry out cleaning tasks in line with schedules, including carpet cleaning where required.
• Respect residents’ privacy, dignity and personal space at all times.
• Use and store cleaning equipment and materials safely and correctly, in line with COSHH requirements.
• Report any faulty equipment, hazards or damage promptly to a senior colleague.
• Attend training, staff meetings, supervisions and appraisals as required.
• Follow MHA policies, including health & safety, infection prevention and safeguarding.

Skills

Dependable

Organised

Teamwork

Communication

Follow instructions

Flexibility

Empathy

Education

QCF Level 2/3 Health & Social Care

Job description

MHA is seeking a reliable Domestic Assistant to join Weston & Queensway House care home in Stafford. You will help maintain a clean, safe, welcoming environment for residents, respecting privacy and dignity.

Responsibilities include cleaning residents' rooms and communal areas, following schedules, maintaining equipment safely, and reporting hazards. A 7-day rota and training will be provided. We value teamwork and good communication, with sensitivity to older people.