Overview
We are looking to recruit a Domestic Assistant to join our team here at Burleigh Hill House.
This role is on a part-time basis, offering 24 hours per week, shifts to be covered Monday to Sunday.
Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Duties
The post holder is responsible for the cleanliness of the whole Home and will therefore:
* Maintain high standards of efficiency and cleanliness expected within all areas of the Home and in particular their designated cleaning area.
* Ensure that all areas of the Home are cleaned using an organised schedule of work and work in other areas of the Home as requested by the Home Manager.
* Ensure the Residents’/Patients’ confidentiality is maintained at all times.
* Ensure the Residents’/Patients’ privacy, dignity and choice is respected, therefore knock when entering bedrooms, do not clean a room if a Resident/Patient is eating in their room.
* Respect the Residents’/Patients’ personal belongings.
* Ensure plants are kept watered and flowers are attended to.
* Ensure that all areas to be cleaned daily, weekly etc., are cleaned and if not report to Home Manager/Nurse in charge.
* Ensure vacant rooms are thoroughly cleaned as soon as they are vacated.
* Report all breakages or broken furniture to Home Manager/Nurse in charge.
* Report all faulty equipment/repairs/replacements in the Maintenance book. Report all accidents, incidents and near misses to the home Manager/Nurse in charge.
* Update the Home Manager as to deficits in relation to the décor.
* Attend staff meetings as organised by the Home Manager.
* Attend all required staff training as organised by the Home Manager.
Health and Safety
* Be aware of the Home’s Health and Safety Policy and ensure compliance with same.
* Take appropriate precautions in relation to cross infection.
* Wear appropriate personal protective equipment/clothing if required as per COSHH guidelines.
* Ensure safety signs are displayed when necessary e.g. wet floor.
* Maintain all equipment in good, clean, working order. If any faults occur in the equipment do not use and report to Home Manager.
* Adhere to Home’s Fire Safety Policy at all times.
* Adhere to Home’s Policy on COSHH.
* Adhere to Home Policy on Moving and Handling.
* Any other duties deemed reasonable by the Home Manager.
Essential Criteria
* Domestic cleaning experience.
* Effective communication skills.
* Good organisational skills and the ability to work in a tidy, safe and clean manner.
Desirable Criteria
* Cleaning experience in a Care/Nursing Home Environment.
About Burleigh Hill House
Burleigh Hill House joined MD Healthcare in 2016. Situated in historic Carrickfergus, the purpose-built home has been established for over 20 years and offers both Nursing and Residential care. There are beautiful dayrooms, dining rooms and quiet areas around the home for residents along with a beautiful summer house in the garden.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
The company operates a no smoking policy.
Apply Now
If you think this role would be for you, please fill in the application form below.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £11.44 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension.
* On-site parking.
Schedule:
* Day shift.
* Weekend availability.
Application question(s):
* Do you have effective communication skills, good organisational skills and the ability to work in a tidy, safe and clean manner?
* Please confirm you have domestic cleaning experience.
Work Location: In person
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