Domestic Assistant

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the nursing home clean, safe, and free from odors.
• Use cleaning materials and equipment efficiently.
• Support residents’ participation strategy.
• Treat colleagues with respect and promote teamwork.
• Follow housekeeping instructions from the manager or nurse in charge.
• Uphold residents’ rights to privacy, dignity, and choice.
• Operate tools and equipment safely and display warning signs when appropriate.
• Report any damage to equipment, furnishings, or building fabric promptly.
• Use appropriate chemicals at correct strengths, following the manual, and conserve resources.
• Keep furniture and carpets clean and free of odors.
• Maintain high cleanliness standards to reflect the company’s image.
• Dispose of waste materials and rubbish according to instructions.
• Report inventory discrepancies promptly to the manager.
• Report injuries, illness, or dangerous incidents to appropriate staff members.
• Wear the company uniform at all times while on duty.
• Wear and use protective clothing and equipment as directed; report any damage.
• Comply with all safe working policies and procedures.
• Attend training and staff meetings as requested.
• Familiarise with fire instructions, evacuation policies, and procedures.
• Familiarise with company policies regarding domestic duties, sick leave, and annual leave.
• Read any notices displayed in the work area and comply with them.
• Undertake any reasonable duties directed by the manager or nurse in charge to ensure safe, smooth, and efficient operation of the nursing home.

Salary range: £14.62 per hour (£27,368 per annum for a 36 hour week).