Domestic Assistant

Main Purpose of the Job

To work as part of a team to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene

within the home, whilst ensuring a safe, comfortable environment at all times.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• To maintain cleanliness and general tidiness of residents rooms, bathrooms, offices and communal areas including carpet cleaning as designated by line manager.

• When required to enter residents’ rooms for the performance of domestic duties, to respect the opinion, privacy and dignity of the residents.

• To ensure that all cleaning equipment is used and maintained correctly and that it is stored in a safe and clean condition.

• To report any faulty equipment, defects or hazards in the Home to your line manager.

• To report any damage caused to furnishings, fittings, residents’ property, or the structure of the building during the course of duty to your line manager.

• To work to a rolling 7 day rota as required which will include weekends.

• To assist with the induction of new staff, in accordance with the induction policy.

• To attend and participate in team/staff meetings.

• To understand and adhere to Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations in accordance with the Health & Safety Policy including keeping adequate supply of cleaning materials and ensuring they are used and stored safely.

• To attend and participate in regular one to ones and performance development reviews.

• To be aware of and adhere to the organisation’s policies and procedures

• To travel to Central Office or other locations for the purpose of meetings or training relevant to your job.

• Health and safety checks, e.g. checking window restrictors. This is not a complete description of the duties and responsibilities of the post of Domestic, and the post holder is expected to carry out other reasonable Ad hoc  duties as required by the Line Manager.