Domestic Assistant

Akari-Care; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution 5%

Uniform provided

DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Akari Care is seeking a Domestic Assistant to maintain high cleanliness and hygiene standards in residents' rooms and communal areas within our care home.

You will work with domestic and laundry teams, promoting continual improvement while respecting residents' dignity and individuality. The role requires flexibility, a caring nature, and strong teamwork to support older adults daily.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within similar environment.
• A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving.
• Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona.
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in residents' rooms and communal areas.
• Collaborate with domestic and laundry teams to meet care home standards.
• Promote continual improvement of cleanliness and resident wellbeing.
• Assess and respond to the domestic needs of all residents.
• Follow all policies and procedures to ensure a safe, clean environment.
• Support residents with respect, dignity and personal care where appropriate.

Job description

** Full time and part time shifts available **

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents' rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care always but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents. Through the adherence to all policies and procedures you and your colleagues will ensure delivery of the highest standards that make a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives.

By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

Experience of working within similar environment

A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach.

Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.

Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving.

Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.

Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.

Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

What is in it for you:

Pension contribution of 5%

Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.

Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.

28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)

Fully funded training and development

Support with personal development plans.

The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.

An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.

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