Domestic Assistant

Ensure the vision of the service is delivered at all times - ensuring our values of inclusion, equality & diversity is at the centre of all that you do
- To keep a high standard of appearance to contribute to the quality of care and lifestyle afforded to each client. This is particularly applicable to each client’s privacy and dignity and in respect of each client’s personal possessions.
- Understanding that your role is important to everyone who lives & works in the home - ensuring that people’s choice and needs are met with an open mind and heart
- To clean all allocated rooms, including furniture, fittings, fabric, carpets and equipment.
- To be aware of the Health and Safety statement and of the COSHH statement.
- To clean sanitary and other equipment, with particular attention to guidelines for the control of germs and infestations.
- To report any malfunction of equipment or fittings that require maintenance or cannot be kept to standard through normal cleaning procedures.
- To deal with the waste bags and their prescribed proposal including clinical waste.
- To work in co-operation with the Home Manager in maintaining standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the Care Home.
- To work to the identified and agreed cleaning schedules, without intruding on services users preferences.
- To have comprehensive understanding of Health and Safety issues, particularly in respect of COSHH, safe moving and handling and working within the guidelines relating to cross infection.
- To identify and report any areas of malfunction or damage to equipment, in accordance with the company’s Maintenance reporting procedures.
- To monitor and maintain effective stock control and rotation.
- To work in co-operation with all other Care Centre staff.
- To ensure service users privacy, respect and dignity at all times, but especially at point of death.
- To actively promote a non-discriminatory approach to service delivery.
- To adhere to and maintain the company’s policies and procedures.
- To effectively participate in the management of any concerns or representations raised
- To assist with the service of meals
- To assist residents with their meals as needed (training given)