Domestic Assistant

Job summary

Responsibilities

We are currently seeking Domestic staff to join our team.

This is a part-time role with 22 hrs/week.

**Flexibility to work as per ROTA is required.

To carry out daily / weekly cleaning responsibilities such as -

• Empty waste bins and wipe out and vacuum throughout

• Clean dining rooms/lounges / lavatories

• Clean taps and sinks, soap dishes, toothbrush holders

• Spot clean all floorings

• Polish all mirrors

• Clean all pipework in lavatories

• Dust handrails, radiators, furniture and windowsills

• Wash out metal wastepaper bins, lino floors

• Shampoo carpets as requested by Home Manager

• En-suites - remove seat cushions and vacuum / clear out

• Restock toiletries, soaps, towels etc as and when required

Other General responsibilities are

• Participate in Staff and Client meetings as required

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

• Maintain professional knowledge and competence adhere to the Care home's disposal of waste policy

• Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another

• Understand and ensure the implementation of the Care home's Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures

• Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained

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

• Ensure the security of the Care home is maintained at all times.

Benefits:

• Highly Competitive rates of pay (£12.21/hr)

• 28 days holiday entitlement(FTE) including bank holidays

• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme

• An excellent range of services available via our business partner Simply Health to encourage healthy and motivated workforce after completion of 1 year service with us.

• Excellent training and support

• Established, Reputable, Forward Thinking Employer

About The Company

About Handsale Ltd:

Handsale Ltd is a privately-owned healthcare company that currently owns and operates five Care Homes across England, Wales and Scotland. Founded in 1988 as a family business, Handsale has proudly maintained its family-owned and operated structure to this day. Handsale has over 35+ years of experience in healthcare and is a well-respected group in the industry. The Company operates 372 beds and employs over 457 people. Each Handsale care home is exactly that – a home. They are all situated in carefully chosen areas where their residents can continue to lead fulfilling lives while feeling confident and secure. The homes are run with an ethos based on quality, trust and support. Handsale prides itself on being an integral part of each of the communities it serves.

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