Housekeeping Assistant - Perth, United Kingdom - The Kincarrathie Trust (Residential Care Home)
Description
Job Title:
Housekeeping Assistant, Full-time, Permanent
If you have a genuine interest in working within a caring environment, we are an employer that will match your commitment with a highly attractive reward package and a great working environment.
The Kincarrathie Trust is a non-profit making charitable trust which means that all income generated is invested back into Kincarrathie House Care Home and our Staff.
Job summary
To assist staff in the day to day running of the Care Home and to maintain high standards of appearance, hygiene, cleanliness and service within the home for the benefit of residents, relatives, visitors and other members of staff.
A clear security check from Disclosure Scotland and two satisfactory references are essential.
Qualifications & Skills.
- Previous experience in a similar role preferable.
- Genuine interest in working in a care environment.
- Good communication skills.
- Good team player.
Responsibilities and duties
To work in accordance with the cleaning schedule for the home, ensuring that appropriate cleaning materials are used correctly and reporting changes or concerns to the senior member of staff.
- Promote the good name of the Home.
- Report on the general condition and cleanliness of the premises.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents, staff and visitors.
- Clean rooms and public areas including furniture, fabric, carpets and equipment.
- Clean sanitary and other equipment with particular attention to the relevant guidelines covering the control of germs and infestation.
- Deal with waste and refuse bags in a way that is consistent with their prescribed disposal.
- Assist with the general comfort of residents including routine tasks such as the regular provision of fresh water.
- Assist at meal times for those residents who choose/require to have meals in their rooms.
- Assist as required in the pantry and dining room areas.
- Effectively communicate with residents.
- Carry out other housekeeping/domestic duties that may be required from time to time as directed by Housekeeping Supervisor/Senior Management.
- Report any malfunction of equipment.
- Promote the independence and dignity of residents.
- Follow health & safety policies for the Home, including COSHH policies and procedures.
- Participate in any inhouse and external training identified in relation to your role.
- Attend staff meetings as required.
Benefits
- Hourly rate £10.50
- Excellent Pension Scheme.
- Commitment given to ongoing training and development.
- Homemade meal provided while on duty at no cost.
- Group Life Assurance at three times annual salary
- Work overalls provided.
- Care Home is on a bus route and has onsite parking.
Experience:
- Domestic: 1 year (preferred)
If you can see yourself working for an independent, well managed care home that places a high value on staff, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
From £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- Onsite parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Experience:
- housekeeping: 1 year (required)
Language:
- fluent english, many of our residents are hard of hearing (required)
Work Location:
In person
Application deadline: 09/07/2023
Reference ID:
WW/HKJuly23
Expected start date: 24/07/2023
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