Domestic Assistant
The Domestic Assistant will work in clinical and non-clinical areas. They will make sure that all areas are clean and safe places for staff and service users.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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- cleanliness of the bedrooms, lounges, dining areas, utility rooms, corridors, bathrooms/toilets;
- general dining room duties - laying/waiting at/clearing tables, washing up;
- kitchen duties - cleaning, basic preparation of food and some cooking under supervision;
- the use of domestic type laundry equipment for the care of linen and clothing - washing machines, irons etc.;
- bed making, care of linen and clothing including washing and ironing (this often entails sluicing of soiled linen and clothes);
- knowing where the fire extinguishers and escape routes are and what action to take in an emergency;
- participating in appropriate training and domestic staff development.
- They also help clients to look after themselves and undertake general domestic tasks.
Skills & Interests
Domestic assistants need to be:
- caring and sensitive;
- physically fit for lifting and moving duties;
- well organised;
- flexible;
- willing to undertake training;
- aware of the need for confidentiality;
- responsible and mature.