Domestic Assistant

NHS
Part Time
North Shields
12.76 an hour
Posted 2 days ago

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Job Description

Job summary

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care always but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents. Through the adherence to all policies and procedures you and your colleagues will ensure delivery of the highest standards that make a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives.

Main duties of the job

The job entails taking on the role of a Domestic Assistant within Akari Care, an organization known for its award-winning homes aimed at providing excellent care to the elderly. The focus of the job is the maintenance of high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in both the residents' rooms and communal areas. Candidates are expected to work harmoniously with the domestic and laundry teams, demonstrating adaptability and an approachable character. The role demands prioritizing resident care and continually promoting improvement in cleanliness and hygiene standards, thus creating a clean and healthy environment. The job aligns with the organization's aim to provide personalized care and respect to its residents. The expected attributes include a caring nature, flexibility, strong work ethic, and a warm, engaging personality. Candidates should be resilient, have a solution-based approach to problem-solving, and respect everyone, treating others as they would expect to be treated themselves. Experience in a similar environment and a personal approach to care are requisites.

About us

Akari Care is an established provider of elderly care, recognized through various awards, that focuses on creating a supportive and respectful environment for both residents and staff. The organization's primary objective is to offer individualized and compassionate care to the elderly, emphasizing respect and dignity for residents. Akari Care endeavours to foster a community spirit within their care homes, ensuring an engaging and inclusive environment for all involved. Employees at Akari Care are expected to align with the values of personalized excellence and compassionate care, leading to supportive and rewarding interactions with residents. The organization provides a variety of benefits to its staff, including competitive salaries, pension contributions, recognition schemes, and personal development support. Through continuous training and unique development opportunities, Akari Care ensures that its employees are supported in providing the highest standard of care, catering to the diverse needs of its residents.

Job responsibilities

We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive differenceto the lives of older people.

Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care always but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents. Through the adherence to all policies and procedures you and your colleagues will ensure delivery of the highest standards that make a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives.

By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

Experience of working within similar environment
A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach.
Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving.
Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.
Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

What is in it for you:

A competitive salary
Pension contribution of 5%
Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.
Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.
28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
Flexible working patterns
Fully funded training and development
Support with personal development plans.
The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.
An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Experience of working within a similar environment, a caring nature with the ability to give everyone a personal approach, flexibility, adaptability to changes at short notice, strong work ethic, solution-based approach to problem-solving, ability to work well under pressure, warm, approachable, and engaging persona, respect for everyone, and resilience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.