Domestic Cleaner

Domestic Cleaner – Care Home

Job Title: Domestic Cleaner
Location: Lowestoft
Employment Type: Full time
Reports To: Housekeeping Manager

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and caring Domestic Cleaner to join our care home team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control throughout the care home, helping to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for our residents, visitors and staff.

Key Responsibilities

* Clean residents’ rooms, communal areas, corridors, lounges, dining areas, offices and other designated areas.

* Clean and disinfect bathrooms, toilets and other facilities to a high standard.

* Follow the care home’s cleaning schedules and procedures.

* Use cleaning products and equipment safely and correctly.

* Follow infection prevention and control procedures at all times.

* Dispose of waste safely and appropriately.

* Report any maintenance issues, hazards, damaged equipment or areas requiring attention.

* Maintain cleaning equipment and ensure supplies are stored safely.

* Respect residents’ privacy, dignity and personal belongings at all times.

* Work respectfully and professionally around residents, including those who may have additional care needs.

* Work closely with care and housekeeping staff to maintain a clean, safe and pleasant environment.

* Follow all relevant health and safety, COSHH and care home policies and procedures.

* Complete cleaning records and other relevant documentation as required.

Person Specification

Essential

* Previous cleaning experience, preferably within a care home, healthcare or similar environment.

* Good understanding of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control.

* Reliable, punctual and hardworking.

* Able to work independently and as part of a team.

* Good attention to detail.

* Able to follow instructions and cleaning procedures.

* Friendly, respectful and considerate towards elderly and vulnerable residents.

* Physically able to carry out cleaning duties safely.

Desirable

* Experience working in a residential or nursing care home.

* Knowledge of COSHH and safe use of cleaning chemicals.

* Infection control training or experience.

* Basic understanding of health and safety requirements.

What We Offer

* A friendly and supportive working environment.

* Full training and induction.

* Opportunities for ongoing training and development.

* The opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of our residents.

If you are a caring, dependable person who takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, we would love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed