Overview
As a Domestic Assistant / Laundry Assistant at The Willows Care Home, Milton Keynes, you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team. Along with the Housekeeping Team, you will ensure that the care home is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and is safe, comfortable, and welcoming for the people living in our care home. Taking pride in the service you provide to the people living in our care homes will make a difference every day.
Excelcare is a family-owned care home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become part of the ‘family’ and can expect the following in return for your dedication and hard work:
What we offer
* Salary: £12.85 per hour
* 30 hours a week available, 8am to 2pm
* Starting from 8am including alternate weekends
* 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
* Free on-site parking*
* Enhanced bank holiday pay
* Annual salary review
* Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
* Paid uniform
Responsibilities
* Ensure that bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal areas are cleaned to a high standard.
* Undertake deep cleans on a rota basis, including floors, soft furnishings, fixtures, fittings, windows, and walls.
* Dispose of rubbish.
* Report equipment failures or maintenance issues in line with policies and procedures.
* Comply with COSHH and Infection Control Regulations.
* Engage in meaningful activities with residents as part of the role and promote independence, choice, dignity, and respect at all times.
What we are looking for
* A kind, compassionate approach to everything you do.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Good time management and organisation skills; flexibility, enthusiasm, and a good sense of humour.
* An eye for detail and the ability to juggle priorities.
* Previous experience in a cleaner or domestic role is desirable.
Job details
* Job function: Administrative
* Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
Note: This posting may include references to multiple roles or locations. Only the Domestic Assistant position at The Willows Care Home, Milton Keynes is considered for this listing.
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