Purpose of Position:
· To ensure the clean and hygienic maintenance of the care home.
· To keep a high standard of appearance to contribute to the quality of care and lifestyle afforded to each care user. This is particularly applicable to each care user's privacy and dignity and in respect of each care user's personal possessions.
General
· All staff is required to maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to their employment and to respect the requirements of current G.D.P.R. Legislation. All staff must ensure they are aware of their responsibilities under current Health and Safety, Employment and Social Care legislation and must respect the company's policies and procedures at all times.
Principal Responsibilities:
· To be directly responsible to senior carers and management.
· To clean all allocated rooms including furniture, fittings, fabric, carpets and equipment.
· To be aware of the health and safety policies and of the COSHH statement.
· To clean sanitary and other equipment, with particular attention to guidelines for the infection control.
· To have good understanding and awareness if National Infection Prevention and Control Manual
· To report any malfunction of equipment or fittings that require maintenance or cannot be kept to standard through normal cleaning procedures.
· To deal with the waste bags and their prescribed disposal.
· To perform other such reasonable duties as may be required.
Key Skills & knowledge:
· Cleaning experience
· Knowledge of COSHH
· Knowledge of colour coding system
· Both written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to follow instructions and procedures
· Pay attention to detail
· Work as part of a team
· Take responsibility for their own work
· Be able to work unsupervised
Infectious Diseases:
· Be willing to comply with procedures when dealing with infectious diseases.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 24 per week
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Cleaning: 1 year (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Domestic Assistant