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Domestic Care Assistant

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 12.45 - 12.45 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: WF16, Heckmondwike, Kirklees

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Our client is looking for experienced Domestics to carry out cleaning duties and some physical care tasks for people with physical, visual or hearing difficulties under the direction of the Manager or senior staff member on duty.

  * Must have previous cleaning experience and be willing to work on a Rota working 30 hours 5 days over 7 working 08:00- 14:00 or 12:30 - 18:30

  * Ability to work flexibly; working shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR DOMESTIC CARE ASSISTANT

Cleaning of Designated Areas

  * Following the direction of senior staff, carry out delegated tasks to maintain the building fabric, furniture and fittings in a clean and hygienic condition.

  * Duties in kitchen and dining room such as assistance in meal preparation, washing up, laying and clearing tables etc.

  * Operation of powered equipment, e.g. vacuum cleaners, floor polishers etc.

Service Users

  * As instructed by the senior member of staff, carry out care duties in a responsive manner appropriate to the individual needs of the service user. These will include washing and bathing, care of clothing, toileting etc.

Miscellaneous

You will be working with potentially heavy/bulky equipment and supplies, as well as working with service users who may have restricted mobility and/or challenging behaviour. As part of your role you will be required to undertake Movement and Handling training to help you assess and reduce risks to yourself, colleagues and service users. You will be required to undertake a standard medical screening and any other medical screening as determined by the Occupational Health Unit appropriate to occupational risk.

  * Report any incidents and difficulties to senior staff.

  * Attend staff meetings, training sessions, etc. as required.

  * To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature, as may be determined by the jobholder’s supervisor from time to time, in consultation with the jobholder.

Requirements for this job

  * An understanding of the differing physical and emotional needs pertaining to the specific user group

  * Ability to demonstrate an organised approach to domestic tasks

  * Ability to demonstrate literacy skills to read and follow instructions

  * Understanding of practical hygiene issues and health and safety issues relating to the kitchen environment and other areas

  * Understanding of equality issues and how they relate to service delivery

  * Ability to operate basic equipment safely

  * Ability to participate in handicrafts and leisure activities and encourage residents’ involvement

  * Possession of NVQ2 in care or willing to undergo this training

  * Willingness to continue further training and personal development

  * Ability to work flexibly; working shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays

You will be required to undertake a standard medical screening and any other medical screening as determined by the Occupational Health Unit appropriate to occupational risk.

You must hold and Enhanced DBS check or have willingness to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check

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