Akari Care is seeking a passionate and caring Domestic Assistant to join their team in Cowgate. The 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.
Main duties of the job
The Domestic Assistant will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the residents' rooms and communal areas to the highest standards, ensuring a clean and healthy environment for the residents. They will work closely with the domestic and laundry teams, demonstrating a caring and compassionate nature, and a strong work ethic. The successful candidate will be flexible, adaptable, and able to prioritize resident care at all times.
About us
Akari Care is an award-winning provider of residential care for the elderly, with a focus on creating a personalized, respectful, and dignified environment for their residents. The company is committed to providing high-quality care and supporting the development of its employees.
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
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 differenceto 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 of working in a similar environment, a caring nature, and the ability to provide a personalized approach to each resident. Strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work well under pressure are also required.
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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