Akari Care is seeking a passionate and dedicated Domestic Assistant to join their team in Austerson. This role involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the residents' rooms and communal areas, contributing to the overall well-being and comfort of the residents. The successful candidate will have a caring nature, a solution-based approach, and the ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a positive and engaging persona.
Main duties of the job
As a Domestic Assistant at Akari Care, you will be responsible for ensuring the residents' rooms and all communal areas are kept clean and hygienic. You will work collaboratively with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams to prioritize resident care and continuously improve the standards of cleanliness. Your adaptability, approachability, and commitment to providing a clean and healthy environment will be crucial in supporting the residents' individuality, dignity, and overall quality of life.
About us
Akari Care is a leading provider of award-winning care homes, dedicated to creating an environment where residents are valued, respected, and offered personalized care. The organization is committed to developing its employees, providing them with opportunities to grow both personally and professionally, and fostering a community where everyone is respected and included.
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
** 40 Hours per week over 5 days - Includes alternate weekends **If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.
We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.
Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care at all times but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents. Through the adherence to all policies and procedures you and your colleagues will ensure delivery of the highest standards that make a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives.
By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.
What we require from you:
Experience of working within similar environment
A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach
Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving
Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you
Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated
Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents
Whats in it for you:
Pension contribution of 5%
Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes
Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
Fully funded training and development
Support with personal development plans
The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally
An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included
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Person Specification
Qualifications
* Experience in a similar environment, a caring nature with the ability to provide a personalized approach, flexibility and adaptability, a strong work ethic, the ability to work well under pressure, and a warm, approachable, and engaging persona.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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