Domestic Assistant

Capital Care Group; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a residential care home in Macclesfield, where you can join a dedicated team as a Domestic Assistant. This role involves maintaining a clean and safe environment for residents, ensuring their comfort and well-being. With on-the-job training provided, you will be equipped to handle various cleaning tasks while adhering to safety regulations. Enjoy the benefits of working in a supportive atmosphere that values your contributions. If you are passionate about providing a pleasant living space for others and have a knack for cleanliness, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

On-the-job paid training and development

On-site parking

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in commercial or domestic cleaning is required.
• Knowledge of safe cleaning practices and equipment use is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for residents and staff.
• Ensure all linen and residents' clothes are clean and well-maintained.
• Carry out cleaning duties as per the home's requirements.

Skills

Commercial or domestic cleaning

Knowledge of COSHH regulations

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Cleaning products

Job description

New Opportunities at Weston Park Care Home

Weston Park Care Home in Macclesfield is working in conjunction with the NHS and opening a new unit with step down beds to support Macclesfield Hospital. As part of this exciting opportunity, they are looking to recruit full-time or part-time employees to work in their care home.

About Weston Park Care Home

Weston Park is a residential and nursing home located on the outskirts of Macclesfield Town situated in a quiet residential area. The home is accessible via a main bus route and easily reachable from the Leek and Congleton Roads.

Weston Park provides a variety of care for 103 residents over three units: Mulberry unit provides nursing with dementia care, Weaver unit provides general nursing care, and Waterside unit provides intermediate care. The home requires Domestic and Laundry Assistants to join the qualified and well-trained team.

Responsibilities of a Domestic Assistant:

• Helps to maintain a safe, healthy, and pleasant environment.
• Ensures the linen and residents' clothes are kept clean and in a good state of repair at all times.
• Ensures that residents' clothes are labelled with the correct ID.
• Maintains linen stores in a clean and organised manner.
• Carries out cleaning duties in accordance with the home's requirements.
• Reports any defects, faults, or maintenance requirements to cleaning equipment or furnishings.
• Uses and stores cleaning products in accordance with COSHH regulations.
• Ensures adequate cleaning supplies are available at all times.
• Helps to maintain a safe, healthy, and pleasant environment for colleagues and service users.
• Ensures the facility and all furnishings are clean and tidy at all times.
• Ensures that all cleaning equipment is used and stored safely.

Benefits of a Domestic Assistant:

• Salary: £10.50 per hour
• On-the-job paid training and development
• On-site parking

This post is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to wear a face mask at all times. Touch surfaces must be sanitised regularly.

Experience:

• Commercial or domestic cleaning: 1 year (required)