Domestic Assistant in MaghullDomestic Assistant in Maghull |
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Location: Maghull Salary: £11.49 per hour Recruiter: Highpoint Care Date Advertised: 2024-06-25 |
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Domestic AssistantSalary is £11. 49 per hour (double time for bank holidays; time and a quarter for overtime)40 hours a week; 5 days over a seven-day period; alternative weekendsDo you find cleaning a satisfying and rewarding role? Do you think it’s important elderly people are cared for? Would you like to play a crucial role in ensuring their environment is fit for purpose? Job PurposeWorking as part of the housekeeping team to ensure that the home is cleaned and maintained to a high standard in accordance with the home’s guidelines and cleaning schedule, in addition to the individual needs and requirements of the residents. Key ResponsibilitiesTo ensure that all areas of the Care Home are cleaned to a high standard in compliance with the specific cleaning guidelines and schedules and that they effectively meet the residents’ and the home’s needs. To respect and maintain confidentiality of resident’s personal information at all times, including their right to privacy, dignity, and choice. To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements that are relevant such as Health and Safety, COSHH, and all aspects of the Health and Social Care Act, to ensure a safe and efficient laundry service in the home. Understand and have an awareness of Infection Control. To ensure all equipment used is in full, safe working order, promptly reporting any faults to both the Caretaker and the Home Manager. To check all areas of the home are supplied with adequate housekeeping items and inform the manager of any shortages. To always be alert and use your own initiative. Spot clean any spillages as they occur. To be an active and helpful member of the team, contribute to meetings, attend training sessions, and ensure that the home is a friendly and supportive working environment. Person specificationBasic numeric and literacy skillsGood communication skillsFriendly and helpfulAble to manage time and tasks effectivelyReliable and punctualPrevious work experienceUnderstanding of COSHHAble to use and maintain essential cleaning equipment. Commitment to infection prevention and controlThis is a team role, with responsibility for cleaning and maintaining the home to a high standard, therefore communication and teamwork are mutually important. Prioritising your workload, and pride in your work is essential. A bit about usDamfield Gardens, owned and operated by Highpoint Care, is a 67 bed all en-suite residential care facility specialising in dementia care for the elderly. We pride ourselves on person-centred quality care tailored to every resident who resides here. Highpoint Care is a family-run business that ensures both the standard of care provided to our residents and the staff culture our care homes cultivate is in line with the compassionate, familial ethos upon which our company was founded and continues to thrive Read More |
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