Domestic Assistant – Chorleywood, Hertfordshire
Location: Burford House Care Home, Rickmansworth Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 5SQ
Hourly rate: £. per hour, plus p p/h weekend enhancement
Hours: Up to .5 hours per week
Shifts: Shift patterns to be discussed at interview, 5 shifts across 7, including alternate weekends
Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate
We are looking for a pro-active and positive Domestic Assistant to join our family at Burford House Care Home. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.
Why work at Westgate?
1. Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on nights, weekends and bank holidays
2. Equal pay for young workers who are paid the same as staff aged +
3. Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
4. Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
5. Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
6. Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £ for a successful referral!
7. Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
8. Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
9. Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
10. Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
About the role:
11. To clean all assigned rooms, paying close attention to all surfaces, floors and en-suite bathrooms
12. Maintain and replenish all cleaning products
13. Ensure that all equipment is clean, well maintained and stored properly
14. Adhere to Health and Safety procedures, ensuring that all company operational standards are met in line with quality, cleanliness, infection control, health and safety and business needs
15. Ensure that all public areas and staff facilities meet company standards at all times
16. Ensure that all maintenance issues are reported immediately and followed up as required
About you:
17. The right to live and work in the UK
18. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
19. Ability to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude
20. An understanding of Health and Safety, Infection Control and COSHH
21. Previous experience of working in a similar position is desirable but not essential
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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