Domestic Assistant / laundry Assistant

Job Description: Domestic Assistant – Athorpe Lodge

Job Title: Domestic Assistant
Location: Athorpe Lodge
Hours: 24 hours per week
Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour
Responsible To: Home Manager / Housekeeper

Job Purpose

To maintain a clean, safe, hygienic and comfortable environment for residents, staff and visitors within the care home. The Domestic Assistant will help ensure that all areas of the home are cleaned to a high standard, following infection prevention and control procedures and health and safety regulations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean residents’ bedrooms, communal areas, lounges, dining rooms, bathrooms, toilets and corridors.
• Carry out daily cleaning duties in accordance with the care home's cleaning schedules.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control.
• Use cleaning products and equipment safely and in accordance with instructions.
• Dispose of waste appropriately, following the home's policies and procedures.
• Change bed linen and assist with maintaining clean and tidy resident rooms, where required.
• Replenish cleaning supplies and report any shortages to the supervisor.
• Report maintenance issues, damaged equipment, hazards or potential health and safety risks.
• Respect residents' privacy, dignity, personal belongings and confidentiality at all times.
• Communicate politely and compassionately with residents, relatives, colleagues and visitors.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report any concerns about residents to the appropriate senior member of staff.
• Work as part of the domestic team to ensure that the care home remains clean, welcoming and comfortable.
• Attend relevant training and comply with all care home policies and procedures.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

Person Specification

Essential requirements:

• A caring, respectful and responsible attitude.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain high cleaning standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and time-management skills.
• Reliability, punctuality and a flexible approach to work.
• Willingness to follow health and safety, infection control and safeguarding procedures.

Desirable requirements:

• Previous domestic or cleaning experience, preferably in a care home or healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training.

Note: This job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role and may be reviewed or amended in line with the needs of the care home.

Shift Pattern

24 hour position

3 days per week

Additional Information

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
We are not accepting candidates who require sponsorship or additional hours

Work Authorisation:  United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person