Domestic Assistant (Letham Park)

Renaissance Care (Scotland); City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

Rewards & Recognition Programme

Free learning and development

Paid PVG check

Free uniform & PPE

Opportunities for career progression

Continuous training and improvement to

Free Employee Assistance Programme,

Concert for carers scheme

Job summary

Renaissance Care (Scotland) is seeking a dedicated Domestic Assistant at Letham Park Care Home to help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents.

You will work 20 hours per week, support daily activities where possible, and uphold hygiene standards in personal rooms, en-suites and all communal areas.

Experience with COSHH, HACCP and infection control procedures is preferred; strong communication and teamwork are valued to protect residents' dignity, privacy and comfort.

Qualifications

• COSHH knowledge
• HACCP knowledge
• infection control procedures
• strong communication
• teamwork
• attention to detail
• dignity and confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Maintain highest standards of cleanliness in the home, including personal rooms, en-suites and communal areas.
• Create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents.
• Support residents in daily activities where possible and maintain residents' dignity and privacy.

Job description

Domestic Assistant, Letham Park

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Domestic Assistant at Renaissance Care. In this role, you will help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents, ensuring they feel at home and valued.

We are seeking an experienced Domestic Assistant to join our team in Letham Park Care Home for 20 hours a week.

Within this role, we encourage candidates to build and develop meaningful relationships with residents and to include them, where possible, in daily activities that may interest them. These interactions provide great purpose for many residents and can have a positive impact on an individuals daily experience.

As a domestic assistant your role is to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness in the home to ensure residents environment is clean, tidy, homely and welcoming. This is inclusive of all personal rooms, en-suites and all communal areas including lounge, dining and bathrooms facilities.

Requirements

Ideally, you will have experience in a similar role or sector and a good understanding of COSHH, HACCP, and infection control procedures. You should be a strong communicator who enjoys working as part of a team but also feels confident working independently when needed. A keen eye for detail is essential, along with a respectful approach to maintaining our residents' dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times.

As well as a competitive rate of pay, we offer all of our employees the following benefits:

• 'Refer a Friend' Bonus Scheme
• Rewards & Recognition Programme
• Free learning and development
• Paid PVG check
• Free uniform & PPE
• Opportunities for career progression
• Continuous training and improvement to help you achieve your goals
• Free Employee Assistance Programme, providing additional help and advice to support your wellbeing, physical and mental health inside and outside the workplace
• Concert for carers scheme