Domestic/Laundry Assistant Job Description
Responsible to: Domestic Supervisor
Purpose of Position:
Reporting directly to the Domestic Supervisor, and working in line with the Health and Social Care Standards - My support, my life and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Codes of Practice, the role of the Domestic Assistant is responsible for carrying out cleaning and domestic duties required in maintaining a clean, safe environment for residents and fellow staff.
Main Tasks of Job
Domestic Duties:
Clean all parts of the care home as directed, including but not limited to:
* dusting
* sweeping
* vacuuming
* mopping
* cleaning ceiling vents
* restroom cleaning
To help maintain a healthy and safe environment in the care home, comply with all infection control requirements in line with the National Infection Prevention and Control Manual, and report all accidents to the Domestic Supervisor/Nurse in charge.
Follow all company Health and Safety policies and procedures, reporting any hazards or breakdowns in equipment, and being aware of potential accidents whilst carrying out duties (e.g. vacuum cable not trailing across walkways, cleaning trolley stored securely when not in use, etc.).
Receive daily instruction from Domestic Supervisor/Nurse in charge regarding any requirements/special measures in place for residents (e.g. barrier nursing, end of life, etc.).
Carry out regular deep cleaning of bedrooms in time for new resident admissions.
Co-operate with staff from all departments to assist in supporting resident independence, maintaining resident privacy and dignity, and reporting/alerting the care staff to resident incidents.
Ensure the cleaning trolley is in good repair, stocked adequately, and ready for the next shift.
Ensure all records are accurately completed.
Attend team meetings and complete mandatory training in line with Company policy, and relevant to the role.
Follow the company confidentiality policy in relation to any information overheard about residents, fellow staff, and visitors within the care home.
Laundry Duties:
Collect dirty laundry, sort for washing, and hand wash where necessary.
Distribute residents’ clean clothing to the correct bedrooms.
Keep residents’ wardrobes and drawers neat and tidy, removing unused coat hangers/food items from drawers, etc.
Follow all Health and Safety regulations when using laundry equipment, such as:
* Commercial washing machine
* Commercial tumble dryer
* Rotary iron
* Steam generated iron
Inspect resident clothing and mend/sew if able. Report damages/unrepairable items to the nurse in charge to make relatives aware.
Assist with domestic duties when time allows.
This job description is intended to give a basic outline of the duties required and will be reviewed regularly.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.47 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 15 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* St. Andrews KY16 8SY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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