Domestic Assistant – Tregerddan Residential Care Home

Domestic Assistant – Tregerddan Residential Care Home

Reference: REQ105170

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

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

General Requirements

In addition to the above, there are some general requirements that apply to all jobs in the Care Home:

• Work in accordance with the Councils Safeguarding Policy and Guidelines of adults and follow the Council’s whistleblowing policy as required
• Participation in staff meetings
• Participation in training activities
• Participation in quality assurance systems

All duties must be carried out to comply with:

• Notification of accidents and other Health & Safety requirements
• Statutory legislation, in particular COSHH and Hygiene regulations
• Nationally and locally agreed Codes of Good Practice.
• Fire Precautions
• Equal opportunity principles and the Council’s relevant policies

Health and Safety

• To be responsible for your own health, safety, and that of anybody else who may be affected by your acts or omissions

Other

• To use, update computer systems for personal development and any other requirement of the post agreed by the line manager

Accountability

• To follow guidelines and cleaning schedules
• Accountable for stock and any machinery provided for work

Job Description and Person Specification

Get in touch

Should you wish require any further information about this role please contact Keneoue Morgan on Keneuoe.Morgan@ceredigion.gov.uk

Interviews will be held within 2 weeks of the closing date.

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.