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 & 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


• £12.71 per hour


• 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 Care Homes are an Equal Opportunities Employer