Domestic Assistant

Willows Care Home; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care home in Southend-on-Sea seeks a part-time Domestic Assistant to ensure cleanliness and uphold infection control standards. This role involves working 21 hours across 3 days, with duties centered around maintaining high cleanliness standards for residents. In return, benefits include industry-recognized training and retail discounts.

Benefits

Discounts at Major High Street Retailers

Industry Recognised Training (including NVQ Levels 2 & 3)

Free Uniform

Comfortable Staff Rooms

Qualifications

• Firm understanding of infection control.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Flexible and positive ‘can do’ attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of cleanliness for residents.
• Adhere to Infection Control Policy and COSHH guidelines.
• Clean sanitary areas respecting residents' privacy.

Skills

Infection control

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

I declare I have the right to work in the UK and do not require sponsorship

About this role

We are looking for a part time Domestic Assistant to join our team at Cedars Care Home in Southend-On-Sea.

You will be required to work 21 hours per week over 3 days. Shifts will be organised according to a rota which will include working regular weekends.

Purpose of Role:

Working under the direction of the Head of Housekeeping and the Registered Manager, to ensure the highest possible standards of cleanliness in all parts of the home.

Key Duties:

• Carrying out your duties to a high standard of cleanliness for our residents.
• To clean in accordance with the standards and frequency as detailed within the Home’s Infection Control Policy and Cleaning Manual.
• To use cleaning products and materials, ensuring the correct product and dilatation as specified in the cleaning manual and the COSHH guidelines.
• To clean all sanitary areas respecting the privacy of residents and visitors and as specified in the cleaning manual.
• To follow Infection Control guidelines for the cleaning of isolation and other high-risk areas within the Home.
• Be aware of COSHH regulations and adhere to them at all times.

Skills & Qualifications Required:

• Firm understanding of infection control
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Flexible and positive ‘can do’ attitude

In return, we will offer you:

• Discounts at Major High Street Retailers
• Industry Recognised Training (including NVQ Levels 2 & 3)
• Free Uniform
• Comfortable Staff Rooms

Our philosophy is to create a secure, relaxed, happy and homely atmosphere for the residents to live in and for the staff to work in. We specialise in providing quality nursing and residential care for the elderly.

We are part of the Canford Healthcare group of homes.

If you would like to join our successful team, please select “apply now” and forward us your CV.

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