Domestic/Kitchen Assistant

Purpose of Role

To work as part of a team to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the Home, whilst ensuring a safe, comfortable environment at all times. To work as part of a team to maintain a high standard of cleanliness of linen, towels and Resident’s personal clothing, and to ensure an adequate supply of these items at all times.

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Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Service;

Make and change beds and ensure that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty to ensure a homely environment for the resident

Use appropriate protective clothing when dealing with soiled / infected linen

Empty waste bins and wipe out, Vacuum throughout, Shake out cushions

Clean dining rooms / lounges / lavatories, Clean taps and sinks, Clean soap dispensers

Spot clean all floorings,

Polish all mirrors, Clean all pipework in lavatories

Dust handrails and radiators

Move all mobile furniture (including beds and chairs) and vacuum and dust beneath / behind.

Wash out metal wastepaper bins, Dust and polish furniture and windowsills

Undertake deep cleaning of the home as requested

At all times remain person focused and family aware to ensure that individual likes, needs and wants are met

Answer the door and telephone appropriately, respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly to ensure a high standard of customer care.

Ensure the home’s resources are used appropriately to minimise waste and reduce risk

Communication:

Participate in Staff and Resident/family meetings as required and contribute ideas for the home.

Keep all written records as in accordance with regulations

Human Resources and Training:

Remain flexible in shift/working patterns to meet the needs of the home

Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.

Achieve relevant S/NVQ/Diploma qualifications

Health & Safety;

Report immediately to the Registered Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a resident, colleague, self or another and complete recordings and notifications as per legal requirements.

Report to the Home Manager, or the maintenance person, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.

Promote safe working practice in the home

General:

Promote a positive personal / professional profile within the local community, ensuring the good reputation of the home at all times.

Ensure high standards of personal appearance and cleanliness of self at all times

Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.

Ensure the security of the home is maintained at all times

Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.

Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 13 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Weekends only

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SIM01