Domestic - Larbert, United Kingdom - Glenbervie Care Home

Description

Glenbervie Care Home is situated within the quiet leafy surroundings of Glenbervie Business Park on the outskirts of Larbert providing 24-hour nursing care for adults between 18 and 65 as well as elderly and dementia care.

We have a new opportunity for a
Domestic to join our team to carry out domestic cleaning duties in the Home, and to do so regularly without supervision.

To work as part of a team to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the Care Home, whilst ensuring a safe, comfortable environment at all times.

About The Role

Principle Duties

Daily Cleaning:

• Empty waste bins and wipe out.
• Vacuum throughout.
• Shake out cushions.
• Clean dining rooms/ lounges/ lavatories.
• Clean taps and sinks.
• Mop hard floors.
• Clean soap dishes.
• Clean toothbrush holders.
• Dust and polish furniture and windowsills.
• Polish all mirrors.

Weekly Cleaning:

• Clean all pipe work in lavatories.
• Dust handrails and radiators.
• Move all mobile furniture (including beds and chairs) and vacuum and dust

- beneath and behind.

• Wash out wastepaper baskets.
• Shampoo carpets as requested by Home Manager.
• Dust light bulbs and fittings.
• Dust curtain rails.
• Dust pictures.
• Sitting rooms remove seat cushions and wash/vacuum.
• Restock soaps, paper towels etc 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.
• Maintain professional knowledge and competence.

Health and 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.
• Report to the Home Manager or Maintenance Person, any faulty appliance, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
• Promote safe working practice in the Care Centre.

General

• Promote and ensue the good reputation of the Care Centre.
• Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.
• Notify the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence.
• Ensure the security of the Care Centre is maintained at all times.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
• Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.
• Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.

Required Criteria

• Right to live and work in the UK
• Genuine interest in the elderly is a must

Desired Criteria

• Previous experience working in a care environment

Skills Needed

About The Company

Glenbervie Care Home is situated within the quiet leafy surroundings of Glenbervie Business Park on the outskirts of Larbert providing 24-hour nursing care for adults between 18 and 65 as well as elderly and dementia care.

Built in 2016, Glenbervie is a modern facility providing spacious state of the art accommodation with the latest technology and equipment to match.

All rooms have electric beds, pressure relieving mattresses, tv point, telephone point, Wi-Fi and an en-suite with shower as standard.

The rooms are spacious and benefit from two windows providing maximum natural light. One of the windows is a low-level window allowing you to watch the world go by from your chair.

The home is split into 4 separate units and they all benefit from a large open plan dining / lounge area with additional quiet spaces within.

The home also has a café, hairdressing salon, family room, and a large training room and activities room, either of which can be used for private parties.

Company Culture
Glenbervie has extensive gardens that are constantly being developed for the benefit of our Residents.

The latest technology is in use to ensure we provide the best person centred care possible, so we have up to date information at our fingertips and communication is maintained at all times.

This technology ensures alerts are actioned appropriately, medication is administered accordingly and each individual's likes and dislikes are readily available to all care staff.

Glenbervie leads the way in having the latest technology available in the sector today.

All meals are prepared in house from our large and well-equipped kitchen by our well trained and enthusiastic team. All ingredients are sourced from local suppliers ensuring fresh produce at all times.

We operate a café that serves a limited snack menu daily as an alternative option to the menu each day ensuring choice at all times.

The café can also be a place to go with your loved one during your visit as a safe