The role of a Domestic Assistant at Akari Care is to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the residents' rooms and communal areas. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the domestic and laundry teams to create a clean, healthy, and respectful environment for the elderly residents.
Main duties of the job
As a Domestic Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the residents' rooms and all communal areas are kept to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene. You will work closely with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams to deliver personalised and compassionate care to the elderly residents. Your adaptability, solution-focused approach, and warm, engaging persona will be crucial in contributing to the overall well-being and dignity of the residents.
About us
Akari Care is an award-winning provider of residential care for the elderly. Their mission is to create an environment where residents feel valued, respected, and receive the personalized care they deserve. The company is committed to supporting the professional development of its staff and fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and caring community.
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
** 30 Hours per week - includes alternate weekends **
We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.
Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents' rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care at all times but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents. Through adherence to all policies and procedures, you and your colleagues will ensure delivery of the highest standards that make a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives.
By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit, and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills, and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.
What we require from you:
* Experience of working within a similar environment
* A caring nature with the ability to give everyone a personal approach
* Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
* Strong work ethic with a solution-based approach to problem solving
* Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you
* Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
* Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated
* Resilient and adaptable to the differing needs of colleagues and residents
Whats in it for you:
* Pension contribution of 5%
* Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes
* Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
* 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
* Fully funded training and development
* Support with personal development plans
* The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally
* An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Experience in a similar environment, a caring nature with the ability to provide a personal approach, flexibility and adaptability to changes, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work well under pressure.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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