Domestic Assistant - Wirral, United Kingdom - Cheshire Residential Homes Trust

Cheshire Residential Homes Trust

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Wirral, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION - DOMESTIC ASSISTANT

ACCOUNTABLE TO - Senior, Shift Manager, Home Manager

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Cheshire Residential Homes Trust are committed to providing professional, respectful, quality care, whilst maintaining exceptional standards to ensure residents enjoy the highest quality of life.

All employees are required to make a difference to the lives of older people and adults with disabilities. Encourage residents to maintain independence and choice in a homely environment. Show courtesy and respect to residents and retain confidentiality of resident and their families at all times. Greet all visitors in a friendly, courteous and efficient manner.

Maintain good working relations with all colleagues at all times.

In order that the Company may maintain a positive environment, employees are required not to engage in or permit any fellow employee to engage in any unlawful discrimination against employees, residents or relatives.

Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings as and when required.

Be aware of and at all times comply with all Company rules, policies and procedures including statutory requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act, Care Standards and relevant

Regulations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

To ensure that there is a high standard of cleanliness within the home at all times
Follow all policies & procedures with regard to Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH etc
Ensure safe storage & use of cleaning materials and equipment at all times
To follow daily routine and prioritise work tasks professionally
Report any faults or defects to Senior, Care Manager or Home Manager and remove as necessary
Ensure stock is checked weekly and used appropriately

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

Complete all mandatory training and all other training within The Cheshire Residential

Homes Trust and keep up to date as determined by organisational & legislative requirement

To assist any new staff as requested by your Line Manager

TEAM PARTICIPATION

To assist the Manager & Care Manager/Senior with other tasks as required
Be part of the team by attending and participating in meetings & training sessions
To develop good working relationships with staff in the home and outside agencies
Ensure the home is a safe place to live & work following health & safety procedures
Respond to emergencies as appropriate