Care Home Domestic Assistant Jobs
We are seeking a Domestic Assistant to maintain our high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. You will ensure the appearance of the home, aiding in the quality of care and lifestyle of the residents. Cleaning allocated rooms while being mindful of the home’s presentation.
Working in care can be challenging, but it’s also one of the most rewarding jobs that you can do. When you join the B&M Care family, our ‘whole home approach’ ensures that you will be supported as part of a caring, compassionate team.
Domestic Assistant Duties and Responsibilities
- To be directly responsible to the Manager or Housekeeper
- To clean allocated rooms including furniture, fittings, fabric, carpets and equipment.
- To uphold high standards of cleanliness, being mindful of the homes presentation.
- Where applicable to assist with bed making.
- To work in line with the Company’s culture and ethos promoting Commitment, Connection
and Compassion within daily duties. - To be aware of Health & Safety and COSHH policies and procedures.
- To clean sanitary and other equipment, in line with infection control policies.
- To report immediately any defects of equipment or fittings that require maintenance or
cannot be kept to standard through normal cleaning products. - To assist in the bed making when necessary.
- To deal with the waste bags in accordance with health & safety and infection control
procedures. - To attend all training sessions as required.
- Ability to be flexible with working hours.
- Support the housekeeper with stock control
- Ability to work with a routine and adapt to changes that may arise in the home.
Skills, Characteristics and Experience
Essential
- Clear understanding of your responsibility with Health & Safety and COSHH policies.
- Effective communication within the team.
- Ability to work under pressure and to be a team player.
- To uphold confidentiality at all times.
- To maintain the privacy and dignity of each resident.
- Flexibility within working hours to include weekend and varied shifts.
Desirable
- A desire to develop within the role.
