Job summary This role as a Domestic Assistant at Akari Care offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of older people.
You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the residents' rooms and communal areas, contributing to the provision of a clean and healthy environment.
With a caring nature and the ability to provide a personalized approach, you will work collaboratively with your colleagues to ensure the ongoing wellbeing and dignity of the residents.
Main duties of the job As a Domestic Assistant, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the residents' rooms and all communal areas.
You will be adaptable and approachable, prioritizing resident care and actively promoting continuous improvement of standards.
This will help create a clean, healthy, and respectful environment where residents feel valued and can retain their individuality and dignity.
You will assess the domestic needs of all residents and ensure delivery of the highest standards through adherence to policies and procedures.
About us Akari Care is an award-winning provider of care homes that aims to create an environment where residents are valued, respected, and offered personalized care.
The organization is committed to supporting its employees in developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide the best possible care for vulnerable adults.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: 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 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 at all times 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 Whats 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 grow and develop both personally and professionally An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included AKSPO Person Specification Qualifications Essential Experience of working in a similar environment, a caring nature with the ability to provide a personal approach, flexibility and adaptability, a strong work ethic with a solution-based problem-solving approach, the ability to work well under pressure, and a warm, approachable, and engaging persona.