Domestic Assistant

SeeMe Hired Ltd; Rockfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

SeeMe Hired Ltd is recruiting for a Cleaning and Hygiene role in a UK care home. You will clean resident bedrooms, communal areas, bathrooms, corridors and offices to a high standard, and implement daily to monthly cleaning schedules in line with policy.

You will adhere to COSHH regulations, infection control guidelines, and health and safety procedures, ensuring residents’ privacy and dignity. Training will be provided and an Enhanced Access NI check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or domestic work.
• Understanding of cleaning and hygiene standards.
• COSHH knowledge (desirable).
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Clean resident bedrooms, communal areas, bathrooms, corridors and offices to a high standard.
• Follow daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules.
• Dispose of waste according to policy and infection control guidelines.
• Follow infection prevention protocols and PPE requirements.
• Attend mandatory training and staff meetings.

Job description

Cleaning and Hygiene:

• Clean resident bedrooms, communal areas, bathrooms, corridors, and offices to a high standard.
• Undertake daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules as directed.
• Dispose of waste in line with care home policy and infection control guidelines.
• Use appropriate cleaning equipment and materials safely and effectively.

Health & Safety:

• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures, including COSHH regulations.
• Report any faults, hazards, or maintenance issues promptly.
• Ensure proper storage and use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.

Infection Control:

• Follow infection prevention protocols including hand hygiene, PPE usage, and deep cleaning as required.
• Assist in implementing enhanced cleaning during outbreaks (e.g., flu, norovirus, COVID-19).

Resident Interaction:

• Be respectful and courteous to residents, ensuring privacy and dignity are upheld.
• Report any concerns regarding residents' wellbeing to a senior staff member.

Other Duties:

• Attend mandatory training and staff meetings as required.

An Enhanced Access NI check will be required for this position. If successful please be advised that we have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available from our HR Team. Having a criminal record will not necessarily affect you from working with Burnview Group and will be reviewed in line with our policy.

• Right to live and work in the UK
• Experience in cleaning or domestic work
• Understanding of cleaning and hygiene standards
• Satisfactory Enhanced Access NI Check

Desired criteria

• Relevant knowledge on COSHH.
• Experience in a care home or healthcare setting
• Basic hygiene or cleaning certificate

Working as part of a team all our employees play a vital role in ensuring our residents are well cared for whilst promoting a positive and enjoyable working environment. In return, we offer our employees competitive rates of pay, full training both online and in person, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.