Domestic/Laundry Assistant

Job purpose \- Working as part of the housekeeping team to ensure that the Home is cleaned and maintained to a high standard, in addition to the individual needs and requirements of the residents.

Key Responsibilities

1\. To ensure that all areas of the Home are cleaned to a high standard and that they effectively meet the residents’ and homes’ needs; this includes private bedrooms and all communal areas. Cleaning schedules must be adhered to: To include, but not exclusive to; bedrooms, bedroom furniture \& equipment, bathrooms and bathroom equipment, toilets, stairs, landings, entrances, carpets/flooring, furniture (dusting/polishing), lampshades, check light bulbs, skirting boards, windows, curtains and nets, chairs, bedding, mattresses, commodes, doors (including handles, frames) etc. This list is not exhaustive – see additional list for info.

1\.1 Completing all related documentation.

2\. To be responsible for any laundering of resident’s clothes, bedding and the homes items such as table linen etc. Ironing residents’ clothes, darning/sewing buttons etc if required and returning them to the appropriate room.

3\. To respect \& maintain confidentiality of resident’s personal information at all times, including their right to privacy, dignity \& choice.

4\. To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements that are relevant such as Health \& Safety, COSHH, Infection Control and all aspects of the Health \& Social Care Act, to ensure a safe and efficient cleaning service in the home.

5\. To ensure all equipment used is in full, safe working order, promptly reporting any faults to both the Maintenance Person and the Home Manager.

6\. To check all areas of the home are supplied with adequate housekeeping products and equipment and inform the Manager of any shortages.

7\. To always be alert and use your own initiative, i.e. spot clean any spillages as and when they occur.

8\. To dispose of household and clinical waste accordingly.

9\. To assist with other duties from time to time, as instructed by the Manager / Senior Staff e.g. extra laundry work when required.

10\. To attend mandatory training sessions as required and attend staff meetings.

11\. To receive and act upon instructions from Manager and other Senior Care (or Nursing) Staff regarding specific tasks to be carried out.

12\. This job description is not exhaustive and other duties may be required by the Manager.

Job context

This is a team role, with responsibility for cleaning and maintaining the home to a high standard.

Prioritising your workload, getting tasks done and pride in your work is essential.

Key measures

Supervision meetings with Manager.

Person specification

Basic numeric and literacy skills.

Good communication skills.

Friendly and helpful.

Able to manage time and tasks effectively

Reliable and punctual

Understanding of COSHH

Able to use and maintain essential cleaning equipment.

Pay: £12\.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking


• On\-site parking

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