Domestic Assistant – Bryntirion Residential Care Home

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Tregaron; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in Tregaron is seeking a Domestic Assistant to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards. You will be responsible for cleaning various areas, handling laundry, and ensuring residents' comfort through respectful interactions. Experience in cleaning and compliance with health regulations is required. Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and maintaining hygiene standards.
• Ability to follow health and safety regulations.
• Strong communication skills with residents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the home.
• Ensure proper use of cleaning equipment.
• Respect residents' privacy and comfort.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cleaning expertise

Interpersonal skills

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Domestic Assistant to join our team on a permanent basis.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Keeping all areas of the Home, including all toilets, clean and tidy. This includes washing, dusting, polishing, vacuum cleaning and sweeping as appropriate. Agree with senior carer bedroom cleaning requirements in lie with the resident’s rights and choices.
• Ensuring that all cleaning equipment/materials are maintained in a safe, clean, and efficient working condition in accordance with COSHH. Where an item of equipment requires repair, this should be reported to Management.
• Ensuring that the Management are aware of the need for replacement materials and equipment for the satisfactory performance of the duties.
• Wear protective clothing in accordance with COSHH and Health and Hygiene regulations and Infection Control guidelines.
• Maintaining a friendly contact with residents of the service respecting their right to choices, dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Ensuring the rotatable working schedule that includes regular deep cleaning of residents’ rooms.

Laundry
• Sorting washing, load and unload machines taking care to use correct temperatures depending on types of fabric.
• Sluicing of linen where necessary, handwashing of resident’s clothing as required.
• Ironing and pressing.

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Get in touch

For further information and an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Keneuoe Morgan: [e-mail]

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.