Domestic Assistant

To undertake a wide range of domestic tasks to ensure that the unit is kept in a clean, hygienic and
comfortable condition in accordance with CQC care standards.

*Responsibilities:
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- Keep the unit environment clean, tidy and safe
- Have full awareness of standards and policies relating to: infection control, health and

safety, moving and handling, emergency procedures, COSHH and fire safety.
- Complete infection control audits as required by CQC.
- Vacuum, dust and clean lounge/dining room.
- Clean all shower areas.
- Clean toilets, pipe work, handrails, walls, floors throughout the unit.
- Thoroughly clean bedrooms on client discharge.
- Ensure bedrooms are clean and ready for admissions.
- Empty and clean bins in bedrooms, lounges, offices, clinic rooms and toilets.
- Clean staff offices, doctor’s room and medication room.
- Launder bedroom curtains.
- Wear protective clothing as provided.
- Report maintenance concerns to unit manager.
- Report any client concerns to nursing staff.
- Maintain good relationships with colleagues, clients and all professionals involved in client

care.
- Support the running of the service by assisting colleagues in running local errands as

required.
- Maintain supplies of cleaning and domestic materials.
- Other duties as reasonably requested.

*Client Work:
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- When undertaking domestic duties, to be aware of and act accordingly within a building

providing sensitive client services.
- To maintain confidentiality, privacy and dignity of clients at all times.

**General/Administration**:

- Support the unit Manager in maintaining audit records relating to COSHH and Infection

Control
- Support the unit manager in the ordering and recording of domestic stock purchases
- Attend staff meetings as directed by the unit Manager

*Professional:
*
- To participate in the Adferiad continuous learning, development and appraisal process
- To maintain professional accreditation as appropriate to role
- To attend training provided, organised or arranged by Adferiad
- To operate within and observe Adferiad policies and procedures as amended and updated

**This Job Description provides a framework in which duties may be carried out, however it may**
**be necessary to make alterations and adjustments from time to time to meet the needs of the**
**service.**

**Essential Desirable Method of**
**Assessment**
*Qualifications:
*
- Health & Safety
- COSHH
- Domestic supervisory skills

Application /
Interview
*Experience:
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- Previous experience in a similar role Application

*Skills:
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- Good interpersonal and

communication skillsInterview
*Knowledge:
*
- CQC care standards &
regulationsApplication/Inter
view
**Personal**
*Qualities:
*
- Proven levels of reliability and

responsibility
- Ability to keep appropriate

confidentialities
Application/Inter
view
**Other Relevant**
*Requirements:
*
- Full driving licence and full access to a

vehicle for work purposesApplication

**Salary**: £20,041.31 per year