Domestic Assistant - Day

About the Role The Domestic Assistant is part of the care team and as such works with other staff and maintains a clean and safe environment for all Service Users and staff. Main duties: Promote the Company Mission Statement at all times. Ensure the Home’s furniture, furnishings and fittings are sufficiently clean. Ensure all surfaces of floors, walls and ceilings are sufficiently clean. Clean carpets when necessary. Empty wastebaskets and yellow/black bins daily ensuring that waste is disposed of safely in line with the requirements. Clean all internal windows monthly. Clean all bedrooms thoroughly once a week on a rota basis. Ensure that the communal areas are cleaned daily. Ensure all sinks, en-suites, bathrooms and toilets are cleaned daily. Chemicals must be stored in line with the COSHH requirements. Re-stock paper products and dispensers. Communication: Maintain confidentiality at all times in relation to the relevant data protection legislation. Develop and maintain a good rapport with Service Users, relatives and be polite and courteous to all visitors. Ensure safe use of equipment and report any defects to the Person in Charge. Report incidents involving Service Users, staff or visitors immediately to the Person in Charge. Complete cleaning schedules as required. To attend staff meetings as required. Understand the importance of correct record management and own personal responsibilities in maintaining this through passwords, storage of documentation, and sharing information ( both paper based or on electronic systems). Report breeches of records security to line manager or the Caldicott Guardian. General: To be aware of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and your own responsibilities under this Act. To participate in training programs which may be required either by law or Company Policy. To report for duty at the correct time in accordance with off duty rota. Endeavour to cover colleagues’ duties in times of sickness and holidays. To report for duty in a clean, tidy uniform and following the dress code as set out in the Employee Handbook. To abide by the Home’s Employee Handbook and Company Policies and Procedures. To be flexible and adaptable in participating in other jobs which are necessary for the smooth running of the home and the safety of the Service Users. To have an understanding of requirements detailed in Health and Social Care Act 2008 in line with standards set by the Regulators. Support the Care Manager with the Home’s marketing plan Promote, ensure and maintain the good reputation of the Care Home and the Company. Ensure that the security of the Care Home is maintained at all times. Comply with company policy and procedure in relation to infection control and prevention. To work within the company's Information Governance policies in order maintain security of personal and sensitive data Person Specification: Professional Have an understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 Experience Able to demonstrate an ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels Genuine interest in working in a care environment. General Demonstrate care and compassion. Team player. Required to work in a physically and mentally demanding environment. Thorntree Mews Situated in the centre of the historic town of Falkirk, Thorntree Mews is a 40 bedded care home which offers specialist nursing, residential and dementia care. The home can also provide long and short term respite stays as and when availability allows. The care manager has over 28 years of experience in the healthcare profession and has been the manager at Thorntree Mews for 13 years. The experienced care team at take care of the varied healthcare needs of residents, from specialist support to general assistance with everyday living, while respecting their need for an independent and dignified lifestyle. The home has retained some of the building’s original features including stained glass windows, high ceilings and grand fireplaces which adds to the impressive feel of the home. Owners Countrywide Care Homes have recently invested in updating and refurbishing the home’s facilities and modernising décor throughout. Facilities include spacious lounges and quiet rooms on each floor, an on-site hair salon and a conservatory overlooking the outdoor patio area. All areas are wheelchair accessible and en-suite bedrooms are available, along with a choice of bathroom and shower room facilities.