Domestic Assistant

**Domestic Assistant - Care Home, Gravesend, DA11**

**Part-Time 16 hours per week | Permanent**

**£9.61 per hour**

We are looking for a Domestic Assistant to join our team based in Gravesend.

This is a permanent position, working part-time hours between Monday and Sunday flexible between the hours of 7am-7pm.

Purpose of Role:
Working under the direction of the Head of Housekeeping and the Registered Manager, to ensure the highest possible standards of cleanliness in all parts of the home.

Key Duties:

- Carrying out your duties to a high standard of cleanliness for our residents.
- To clean in accordance with the standards and frequency as detailed within the Home’s Infection Control Policy and Cleaning Manual.
- To use cleaning products and materials, ensuring the correct product and dilatation as specified in the cleaning manual and the COSHH guidelines.
- To clean all sanitary areas respecting the privacy of residents and visitors and as specified in the cleaning manual.
- To follow Infection Control guidelines for the cleaning of isolation and other high-risk areas within the Home.
- Be aware of COSHH regulations and adhere to them at all times.

Skills & Qualifications Required:

- Firm understanding of infection control
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Flexible and positive 'can do’ attitude

In return, we will offer you:

- Competitive Salary
- Discounts at Major High Street Retailers
- Industry Recognised Training (including NVQ Levels 2 & 3)
- Progression Opportunities
- Free Uniform
- Comfortable Staff Rooms

Our philosophy is to create a secure, relaxed, happy and homely atmosphere for the residents to live in and for the staff to work in. We specialise in providing quality nursing and residential care for the elderly.