Domestic Assistant
- Perth, Perthshire
- Salary negotiable
- 10 applications
- Job type: Permanent, part-time
- Date:
- Reference: 21169266
Hours: 20
Salary: £6.08 per hour
Job Description
Domestic Assistant
Reporting to: Home Manager
MAIN PURPOSE
To work as part of a team to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the Care Centre, whilst ensuring a safe, comfortable environment at all times.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Cleaning:
Daily Cleaning:
- Empty waste bins and wipe out
- Vacuum throughout.
- Shake out cushions.
- Clean dining rooms / lounges / lavatories.
- Clean taps and sinks.
- Clean soap dishes.
- Clean toothbrush holders.
- Spot clean all floorings.
Weekly Cleaning:
- Polish all mirrors
- Clean all pipework in lavatories.
- Dust handrails and radiators.
- Move all mobile furniture (including beds and chairs) and vacuum and dust beneath / behind.
- Wash out metal wastepaper bins.
- Dust and polish furniture and windowsills.
- Wash lino floors.
- Shampoo carpets as requested by Home Manager.
Week One: Dust light bulbs and fittings.
Week Two: Dust curtain rails.
Week Three: Dust pictures.
Week Four: En-suites - remove seat cushions and vacuum / clear out.
- Restock toiletries, soaps, towels etc as and when required.
COMMUNICATION
- Participate in Staff and Client meetings as required.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
- Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
HEALTH & SAFETY
- Adhere to the Care Centre’s disposal of waste policy.
- Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another.
- Understand and ensure the implementation of the Care Centre’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
The following applies to all employees:
GENERAL
This job description is subject to continual review and adjustment according to the needs of our residents and the Company in general. The job description will inevitably evolve and change over the period of the employment. This document should not therefore be taken as an exhaustive listing of tasks and responsibilities attaching to the post. Any changes will be fully discussed with the post holder.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work, and to co-operate with any requirement to adhere to Statutory or other safety regulations.
