Responsibilities:

We are currently seeking Domestic staff to join our team:

We are looking for 2 part time 20 hrs/week with flexibility to work as per rota.

To carry out daily / weekly cleaning responsibilities such as -

Empty waste bins and wipe out

Vacuum throughout

Shake out cushions

Clean dining rooms / lounges / lavatories

Clean taps and sinks

Clean soap dishes

Clean toothbrush holders

Spot clean all floorings

Polish all mirrors

Clean all pipework in lavatories

Dust handrails and radiators

Move all mobile furniture (including beds and chairs)

and vacuum and dust beneath / behind

Wash out metal wastepaper bins

Dust and polish furniture and windowsills

Wash lino floors

Shampoo carpets as requested by Home Manager

Dust light bulbs and fittings

Dust curtain rails

Dust pictures

En-suites - remove seat cushions and vacuum / clear out

Restock toiletries, soaps, towels etc as and when required

Other General responsibilities are

Participate in Staff and Client meetings as required

Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required

Maintain professional knowledge and competence Adhere to the Care Centre’s disposal of waste policy

Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another

Understand and ensure the implementation of the Care Centre’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures

Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained

Promote safe working practice in the Care Centre and ensure the good reputation of the Care Centre.

Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.

Notify the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence

Ensure the security of the Care Centre is maintained at all times.

Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.

Qualifications and Skills

Required:

Team player

Good communication skills

Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)

Desired:

Care for the Elderly experience

Benefits:

Competitive rates of pay

28 days holiday entitlement FTE

An excellent range of services available via our business partner Simply Health to encourage healthy and motivated workforce after completion of 1 year service.

Additional courses and extra training to advance your careers and improve your skills

Excellent training and support

Established, Reputable, Forward Thinking Employer

About Handsale Ltd:
Handsale Ltd is a privately-owned healthcare company that currently owns and operates five Care Homes across England, Wales and Scotland. Founded in 1988 as a family business, Handsale has proudly maintained its family-owned and operated structure to this day. Handsale has over 35+ years of experience in healthcare and is a well-respected group in the industry. The Company operates 372 beds and employs over 457 people. Each Handsale care home is exactly that – a home. They are all situated in carefully chosen areas where their residents can continue to lead fulfilling lives while feeling confident and secure. The homes are run with an ethos based on quality, trust and support. Handsale prides itself on being an integral part of each of the communities it serves.

Caledonia Care Home - Handsale Ltd
The home caters 90 residents and offers Nursing and Residential care. We care for people those with Dementia, Old Age & Physically Disabled. Facility & Services we offer are Palliative Care, Respite Care, Convalescent Care, Alzheimer’s Care, Cancer Care, Stroke, Colitis & Crohn's Disease and Separate EMI Unit.