Domestic Assistant

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 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 team meetings and training/developmental opportunities outside of Rota hours as may be required from time to time

Requirements

MUST 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

Desirable

Awareness 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 PAYE

Shift Pattern

ongoing and immediate shifts are available

If interested please apply below

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