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SalaryA full-time Domestic Assistant is needed to work in our well respected and friendly care home for the elderly, specialising in dementia care for up to 22 residents.
If you’re good at cleaning, doing laundry and helping in the kitchen, we are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and reliable person to join our team in Newton Abbot.
What we offer
- Around 30 hours per week, including every other weekend
- Shift hours which can be flexible to work around other commitments you may have
- A competitive pay rate of £11.50 per hour, plus additional £1 per hour at weekends
- £150 signing bonus on successful completion of probation
- We pay for your DBS Check (criminal record check), which is required to work in a care home
- Comprehensive induction and on-going training and development
- Regular feedback, supervisions and appraisals
- Free hot meal, drinks and snacks while on shift
- Pension scheme available
- 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
Responsibilities
- Ensure the care home is well presented at all times
- Cleaning residents rooms and bathrooms
- Cleaning of all communal areas, including carpet cleaning using equipment provided
- Regular disinfecting of high touch areas
- Completing checklists to demonstrate cleaning has been completed
- Putting on laundry and organising resident's clothing
- Helping prepare meals and doing dishes at busy times
What you’ll need
- Experience cleaning and performing other domestic duties, ideally in a care home
- Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a dedicated team of domestic staff
- A respectful, courteous and compassionate nature and a belief in giving your personal best at all times and striving to improve
For more details please contact our Manager, Lucy, on 01626 207265 or lucy.hall@thecroftdevon.co.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.50 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: In person
