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Domestic Assistant
Location
Ack Lane East, Bramhall, SK7 2BY
Date
ASAP
Role
Domestic Assistant
Hours
We require 24 hours per week, including working every other weekend.
Job Description
A Domestic Assistant in a care home is responsible for maintaining a clean, hygienic, and safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors. Their work ensures that the care home is a comfortable and pleasant place to live, which directly supports the health and dignity of the residents.
Key Responsibilities:
• Cleaning tasks: Regularly cleaning residents’ rooms, bathrooms, communal areas, dining rooms, and staff areas.
• Sanitization: Disinfecting high-touch surfaces, equipment, and shared spaces to prevent the spread of infections.
• Laundry: Washing, drying, ironing, and returning residents' clothing and household linens.
• Waste management: Safely disposing of general and clinical waste in line with health and safety guidelines.
• Stocking supplies: Refilling cleaning products, toiletries, and other household items as needed.
• Reporting maintenance issues: Notifying the appropriate staff of any damage, hazards, or repairs needed.
Skills and Qualities:
• Attention to detail
• Good time management
• Knowledge of health and hygiene standards
• Reliability and responsibility
• Respect for residents’ privacy and dignity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Application Form
Hourly Rate
£12.21 per hour
Domestic assistants are essential to the overall care environment, ensuring that residents live in a space that is clean, safe, and conducive to good health and well-being.