Domestic Assistant

We are looking for a Domestic Assistant to work as part of the care team to maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the home, following cleaning schedules, laundry, and infection control policies and procedures.

1. General Domestic Duties

Support residents and keep the home environment clean and hygienic.

Work collaboratively with all sections of the Home as required.

Familiarize yourself with and adhere to policies and procedures.

Comply with Health and Safety, fire, and other statutory regulatory requirements.

Apply the National Care Standards to daily practices.

Encourage residents\’ independence and respect their rights.

Represent the Home positively.

Report incidents, accidents, concerns, or complaints to the Home Manager or senior staff immediately.

Attend staff meetings as required.

Maintain confidentiality regarding residents\’ personal affairs and the business/affairs of the company.

Handle personal records in line with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Undertake any other reasonable duties delegated by management.

2. Laundry Duties

Sort laundry into relevant groups and process through washer, drier, and iron stages.

Keep clean and dirty linen separate.

Launder items following infection control policies and procedures.

Return residents\’ personal items to their rooms in an organized manner.

Collect soiled linen and deliver fresh linen daily.

Report damaged linen or clothing to the Home Manager.

Name unmarked clothes and store appropriately after laundering.

3. Domestic Maintenance

Maintain equipment, ensuring it is clean and functional; report faults or damages.

Ensure cleanliness and hygiene in all areas of the home.

Participate in training as identified in your personal development plan.

4. Health and Safety

Keep the laundry room clean and tidy; wash down equipment and mop floors daily.

Use protective clothing when handling soiled or infected linen.

Ensure health and safety standards are met in the laundry area.

Report any infectious illnesses or accidents immediately.

Working Hours:

Shift patterns are 7.30am – 3pm or 11am – 7pm, with 3 or 4 shifts per week.

Additional Information:

If you are a registered client with Routes To Work, please contact your caseworker to apply. If not registered, contact us to check eligibility for this opportunity.

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