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We are currently recruiting for a Domestic Assistant. Working as a Domestic Assistant you will be responsible for maintaining a hygienic and safe environment for our residents, visitors and staff. You will be an important part of the team that ensures residents in our care feel valued as individuals. As one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK it’s important to us to couple great care with meaningful and enjoyable experiences.
As a Domestic Assistant you will:
- Carry out all duties to a high standard ensuring we provide a hotel standard of cleanliness for our residents
- Understand the cleaning requirements of different areas and equipment and the properties of cleaning materials, to ensure the areas are well presented and maintained in good condition
- Develop positive relationships with all residents, staff, residents families and other visitors to the home by becoming an integral part of the team
- Encourage residents to assist you and your team with daily work activities, helping them to maintain their independence and sense of worth
- Work safely within company policies, seeking advice and guidance when necessary.
To succeed you will be:
- Of a caring nature and a positive attitude, showing a desire to deliver the best possible service to the residents in our care
- A team player who engages well with others
- Strong communicator and influencer
- Energetic and hard-working
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference
- A glass half full person, with a sense of humour and a positive outlook
We offer you a great range of benefits, which include:
- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Various shifts available
- Refer a Friend scheme of £150 (unlimited referrals)
- Free meals
- Ongoing personal development plan and career progression
- Discounts and benefits suited to your lifestyle
- Free onsite parking
- Free uniform
- NEST work place pension contributions
- Free enhance DBS check
- Long service awards
If you have the skills to succeed in this role and are committed to the provision of quality care please click on Apply now.
Barrington Lodge Care Home is found in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, in a central location close to local amenities.
The team there help enable people of all abilities to live their lives as fully and independently as possible, supported by a friendly care team.
Barrington Lodge has two units – one which cares for people living with dementia and another which supports people with physical disabilities. Residents can stay here on a permanent basis or just for short term respite visits.
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