Heatherfields: Domestic Assistant Prestwick Care

Prestwick Care Group; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in the North East seeks a Domestic Assistant to maintain cleanliness and hygiene within the home, ensuring a safe environment for residents and staff. The ideal candidate should have prior domestic experience and strong communication skills. Key responsibilities include cleaning, complying with infection guidelines, and restocking supplies. This permanent position offers full training and employee benefits, including discounts at leisure sites.

Benefits

Full training package

Employee assistance programme

Employee discount card at our leisure sites

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily, weekly and rota cleaning tasks are carried out to a high standard.
• Cleaning dining rooms/lounges/lavatories.
• Comply with infection control guidelines.
• Restock toiletries, soaps, towels.
• Maintain a professional knowledge and competence.
• Report immediately any illness of an infectious nature or accident.

Skills

Previous domestic experience

Understanding of the care home environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work successfully within a team

Job description

Domestic Assistant

Prestwick Care is a successful family run business. We are a top care home provider based in the North East of England and we are currently recruiting for a Domestic Assistant at Heatherfield Care Home, to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the Care Home, whilst ensuring a safe, comfortable environment at all times.

Heatherfield Care Home

Job Title: Domestic Assistant

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Lee Street, Cramlington NE23 7DP

Salary: Competitive

About the Role

We are seeking a Domestic Assistant to join our team at [insert home]. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents and staff.

What We Offer

• Full training package
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee discount card at our leisure sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure daily, weekly and rota cleaning tasks are carried out to a high standard.
• Cleaning dining rooms/lounges/lavatories.
• Comply with infection control guidelines.
• Restock toiletries, soaps, towels.
• Maintain a professional knowledge and competence.
• 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 respect the privacy and individual needs of the residents.

Required Skills & Experience

• Previous domestic experience.
• Understanding of the care home environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work successfully within a team.