Domestic Assistant
You must be able to drive and have your own transport as public transport may be limited due to shift hours or remote locations.Our Client based in Glamorgan Cardiff is looking for a domestic assistant to join their busy team.
You must be able to drive and have your own transport as public transport may be limited due to shift hours or remote locations.
Your primary Responsibilities will be :
To promote the principles of care
To undertake general domestic duties, this will include the cleaning of internal glass windows and doors, floors and carpets, bedrooms, bathrooms, toilets, wall surfaces, furnishings and furniture. This may involve the cleaning up of spillages and bodily fluids
To undertake laundry duties. This will include the washing, drying, ironing and folding of clothes and linen and involve the occasional basic mending of items of clothing/linen
To use materials and equipment in accordance with instructions and adhere to relevant guidance and procedures, this will include infection control procedures and Health and Safety and COSHH guidance
To assist in the distribution/transportation and serving of meals, drinks and snacks as required, this may include the transporting of a meals or drinks trolley
To communicate any concerns about residents, the fabric of the home or the need to order cleaning supplies to relevant team members
To provide general assistance during and following mealtimes, this will include duties such as laying and clearing dining tables
To clean communal areas where food and drinks are prepared and served and assist in washing items of crockery and cutlery as required
To work cooperatively with management and colleagues and participate in the induction and mentoring of newly employed, relief or agency staff as may be required from time to time
To attend and participate in supervision
To attend team meetings and training/developmental opportunities outside of Rota hours as may be required from time to time
RequirementsMUST HAVE
a valid up to date Enhanced DBS
Must be reliable & flexible in approach to work
Must have the ability to demonstrate sensitivity, patience, tolerance & non judgemental approach
Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate
To understand and respect the concept of confidentiality Willingness to undertake training
Commitment to the concepts of the Council’s equal opportunities policy
Experience of undertaking a full range of general cleaning duties including the use of electrical equipment
An basic understanding of the needs of frail older people and/or people with disabilities and/or a dementia
Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Ability to work as a team member & be able to use initiative
Practical common sense
Ability to work to a deadline and under pressure
DesirableAwareness of health & safety requirements
Basic Food preparation skills
Previous domestic experience of working in a residential setting
Experience of working to COSHH guidance
Experience of kitchen domestic duties
Pay -£12.21 PAYEShift Pattern
ongoing and immediate shifts are available
If interested please apply below