Domestic Assistant

Job Location	Tettenhall
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	9.00 - 9.75 per hour
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , part-time

Job Description

Parkdale Care Home is currently recruiting for Domestic Assistants to work flexibly, full or part time hours, in the Wolverhampton Tettenhall Area.We are looking for Domestic Assistants who can work a variety of shifts in the day over a 7 day period. Shifts will cover weekends and bank holidays in line with the needs of the residents that are supported, therefore full flexibility from successful DomesticAssistants is required.SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONSRequired:

Team player
Good communication skills

Desired:

Care for the Elderly experience
NVQ Level 1 / 2 Cleaning and Support Services
Knowledge of infection control and hygiene procedures, health and safety and COSHH regulations

JOB PURPOSE:As a Domestic Assistant you are required to maintain the highest levels of cleanliness in bedrooms and public areas within the Home. Your duties and responsibilities will include:Cleaning:

Ensuring sections of bedrooms, corridor and public areas are kept clean and tidy to the required standard.
Daily Cleaning:
- Emptying waste bins and wiping out.
- Vacuuming throughout and mopping
- Shaking out cushions.
- Cleaning dining rooms / lounges / lavatories.
- Cleaning taps and sinks.
- Cleaning soap dishes.
- Cleaning toothbrush holders.
Weekly Cleaning:
- Polishing all mirrors.
- Cleaning all pipe-work in lavatories.
- Dusting handrails and radiators.
- Moving all mobile furniture (including beds and chairs) and vacuuming and dusting beneath / behind.
- Washing out metal wastepaper bins.
- Dusting and polishing furniture and windowsills.
- Shampooing carpets as requested by Home Manager.
- Dusting light bulbs and fittings.
Restocking toiletries, soaps, towels etc. as and when required.
Efficient and economical use of supplies provided.
Assisting with Linen Room duties when requested.
Keeping storage areas clean and tidy and stocked up at all times.

Training & Development:

Attending mandatory training days / courses, on or off site, as and when required.
Maintaining professional knowledge and competence.

Health & Safety:

Adhere to the Homes Disposal of Waste policy.
Making certain that chemicals / equipment are used and stored correctly and safety procedures adhered to at all times.
Understanding and ensuring the implementation of the Homes Health and Safety, Infection Control and Hygiene policies, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
Reporting to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
Promoting safe working practice in the Home.

Ensuring all equipment is clean and well maintained.

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