Domestic Assistant (part time)

Domestic Assistant (part time) - Cheshunt, Hertfordshire 

Location: Kingfisher Nursing Home, Emmanuel Lodge, College Road, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9NQ

Hourly rate: £11.55 per hour, plus 50p per hour weekend enhancement 

Hours: 18 hours per week

Shifts: 9:00am to 3:00pm, shifts across Monday to Sunday, working alternate weekends

Job type: Permanent 

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a pro-active and positive Domestic Assistant to join our family at Kingfisher Nursing Home. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

What’s in it for you?

The Butterfly Benefits:

Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card)Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme)Cycle to Work SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeRefer a Friend SchemeEmployee of the monthTeam social eventsStaff wellness fundLoyalty and long-service awards

Employment Perks:

Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on bank holidaysSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsComprehensive induction with a work buddy to help you settle inFree training and development

About the role:

Clean all public areas, corridors and lounges regularlyClean residents' rooms whilst maintaining their right to privacyEnsure that all public areas and staff facilities meet company standards at all timesKeep equipment maintained and stored properlyCollect dirty linen/clothes from areas of the care home where applicableSort laundry into appropriate wash cycles to avoid items being damagedWash, dry and iron all linens and residents personal clothing with the utmost care and in accordance to manufacturers recommended instructionsOperate the laundry equipment, washing machines, tumble driers, rotary iron, etc.Sort residents laundry to ensure each resident receives back their own items of clothingReturn all clean linen to linen cupboards and clothing to resident’s rooms on a regular and timely basis, ensuring care staff have sufficient clean linen available to carry out their dutiesLabel all company linen with the labels providedMaintain the laundry area by keeping the areas clean and tidyCarry out general household duties that promote the welfare of residentEnsure that residents are helped to retain their dignity and individuality

About you:

The right to live and work in the UKExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenAbility to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude An understanding of Health and Safety, Infection Control and COSHHPrevious experience of working in a similar position is desirable but not essential

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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