Domestic Assistant

SeeMeHired.com; Holywood; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Overtime rate

Pension plan

Uniforms and PPE provided

Free parking

Continuous training and development

Job summary

Healthcare Ireland Group is seeking a Domestic Assistant for its Holywood care home near Belfast. The role supports the Housekeeper to maintain a clean, welcoming environment for 56 residents, across 6 small group living settings with dementia and non-dementia care.

The position runs 30 hours per week, 9:00am to 3:30pm, five days. Responsibilities include hygiene, cleaning, reporting maintenance needs, and following COSHH regulations.

Qualifications

• A good standard of both verbal and written English
• Relevant experience for the role
• The Right to Work in the UK

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.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Domestic Assistant

The Home

Sir Samuel Kelly Residential Home is situated 5 miles outside Belfast in the town of Holywood. It is situated in 2-3 acres of woodland and landscaped gardens.

A local family gifted the home to The Salvation Army in the 1960's. Since then it hasbeen used for the care of older people.

In 1997 the home was extended to provide 32 ensuite bedrooms with small group living settings. In2020/21 the original ‘old family home’ was refurbished. We can now able to provide accommodation for 56 residents.

At present the home provides care and accommodation for 56residents who are aged over 65. The upstairs is designed as a dementia suite for 30 residents. Downstairs is for older people who do not have a diagnosis of dementia but require care. Within we are able to offer end of life care for two residents.

The home is divided into 6 small group living setting comprising of ensuite bedroom dining and lounge areas . There are large communal lounges, a cinema room, hairdressing room and spacious corridors, pleasantly decorated and well maintained. The beautiful gardens are a focal point, easily accessed and well used throughout the year. We have access to a local adjoining park.

On admission residents are encouraged to bring small items of furniture, pictures and photographs to personalise their room. All laundry is done on site, and rooms are cleaned daily. A hairdresser visits three times a week . Professional and medical services such as chiropody, eye tests, G.P., district nursing, physiotherapy and audiology can be requested to come into the home for any individual.

The Role

30 hours- 9am-3.30pm x 5 days.

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.

About the company

Healthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment.

We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability.

Required Criteria

• A good standard of both verbal and written English
• Relevant experience for the role
• The Right to Work in the UK

Desired Criteria

• Previous care home experience
• Basic knowledge of COSHH, Health and Safety and Fire Regulations