Domestic Assistant

Responsibilities of the Role

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and tidiness of the service and Laundry causing minimal disruption to our services users and their care;
• Practice safe systems of work eg movining & handling by assesing the risk and following best practice
• Use a variety of cleaning products paying particular attention to COSHH regulated products;
• Understand the cleaning requirements for different surfaces and equipment
• Communicate and engage effectively with our service users, their families and colleagues, reflecting good interpersonal and working relationship skills at all times
• Be Health and Safety aware, to ensure the safety of our services users and colleagues. Understand your responsibilities under the Health & safety and fire safety Acts
• Ensure the safe and tidy storage of supplies
• Report any faults with equipment to include requirement for maintenance/replacement

General information

• Participate in induction programme and in-service training.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings if required
• Adhere to and ensure safe practice according to Health and Safety policies.
• Maintain client confidentiality, unwarranted breaches could result in disciplinary action
• Be fully aware of the fire policy and the awareness of food hygiene regulations
• Ensure you are familiar with all current policies and procedures and understand your duty to comply and implement them when necessary

Essential Criteria

• Basic knowledge of COSHH
• Knowledge of basic Health and Safety
• Infection prevention and control

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential

Benefits of working with Ann's Care Homes:

• A friendly dedicated team
• £12.71p/h
• Free Uniform
• Four Weekly pay
• Paid Access NI Check
• All Practical and online training Paid
• Immediate interviews Offered

We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage

Ann's are an Equal Opportunities Employer