Domestic Assistant

Healthcare Ireland Group; Antrim; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Continuous professional development

Pension plan

Attractive hourly rate

Free parking

Job summary

Healthcare Ireland Group is seeking a Domestic Assistant at Rosemary Lodge Care Home in Antrim. In this essential role, you will support the Housekeeper in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for up to 42 residents, ensuring everyone feels safe and cared for.

If you have a passion for person-centred care and want to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives, we invite you to join our warm and welcoming team.

Qualifications

• Passion for person-centred care.
• Ability to maintain high cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Capability to build trusting relationships with residents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the cleanliness and hygiene standards are achieved throughout the home.
• Cover domestic duties as assigned.
• Identify and report any damage, faults, or other issues to maintenance.

Job description

Job Description

The Home

Join the Warm and Welcoming Team at Rosemary Lodge Care Home

Located just a short 10-minute walk from Antrim town centre, Rosemary Lodge Care Home offers a friendly, supportive environment for up to 42 residents. We provide care across a range of categories including Residential Care, Dementia, Learning Disability (Over 65), Physical Disability (Over 65), and Mental Health (excluding Learning Disability or Dementia) Over 65.

Our team is known for being approachable, compassionate, and always ready to help - whether it's supporting daily needs, sharing in meaningful activities, or simply enjoying a friendly chat and a cup of tea. At Rosemary Lodge, we're committed to making every resident feel safe, valued, and truly at home.

If you're passionate about person-centred care and want to be part of a team that genuinely enjoys making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

The role of the Domestic Assistant is essential in our mission to provide excellent care. Supporting the Housekeeper with the environment of the Home, the Domestic Assistant will contribute to the wellbeing and quality of life of our residents. The Domestic Assistant will ensure that the Home is clean, tidy and welcoming at all times.

The Domestic Assistant role at Healthcare Ireland Group works closely with the care teams and residents, building trusting relationships to create a comfortable environment where our residents feel safe and cared for. From ensuring that rooms are clean to tidying communal areas, every task contributes to the value that we add to the lives of our residents.

About The Role

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure the expected cleanliness and hygiene standards are achieved throughout the home
• Cover domestic duties as assigned
• Identify and report any damage, faults or other issues to maintenance or management
• Adhere to the cleaning and auditing schedule
• Use and store cleaning products in accordance to COSHH regulations
• Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager or Housekeeper.

The Benefits

• Paid annual leave
• The chance to be part of a growing Healthcare company
• Continuous professional development and training
• Values-led culture
• Overtime available at an enhanced rate
• Opportunities for progression
• Pension plan (if applicable)
• Attractive hourly rate
• Access NI fee paid for
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Monthly incentives and recognition awards
• Free parking

We do not offer sponsorship for this role .

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.