Domestic Assistant

Enjoy making a difference to someone`s life? Become a Domestic Assistant today!

Mission Care has had the privilege of providing residential and nursing care to vulnerable adults in South London for over 110 years, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional person-centred care to all of our residents.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Domestic Assistant to join our incredible team within The Elms Care Home, working 24 hours per week on a 6 month fixed term contract.

In return for your hard work, you will receive support and guidance through your journey at Mission Care, as well as opportunities to progress your career.

We will also offer you the following:

• Comprehensive learning and development programme
• Competitive pay rates, as well as weekend and bank holiday enhancements
• Paid DBS Check
• Pension scheme Enrolment
• Free meal on shift

Summary of duties as a Domestic Assistant:

Dusting from high level to low level throughout bedrooms, corridors, lobbies, all common areas and staff areas, dust around and under objects, fixtures and fittings, including light fittings. Take reasonable care when moving objects.

- Vacuum clean throughout following dusting to all areas

- Clean vinyl flooring with appropriate equipment and chemicals to approved procedure

- Wash and disinfect hand wash basins, sinks, taps, worktops, fridges, surfaces.

- Remove visible lime scale from taps, shower fittings, kettles etc., as necessary

- Clean toilets, pedestals, wash basins paper towel and soap dispensers (including the underside) and taps.

- Fill paper towel dispensers and soap containers.

- Empty all waste bins and place waste in main containers.

- Clean Picture frames, windowsills and shelving.

- Clean inner surface of glass window pane and frames to all rooms.

- Clean skirting boards, radiators and all paintwork, i.e. doors and frames.

- Assist with distribution of laundry/linen as directed by Senior Domestic Officer.

- Follow instructions of Senior Domestic Officer for any other reasonable duties as directed.

Skills required:

Ideally you will have previous experience working in a nursing home environment and an understanding of dementia. However, if you`re new to the care sector mandatory training and the care certificate will be provided, but above all, a positive and can-do attitude is essential.

Caring for the elderly is a rewarding career. Apply today to join our dedicated team!

Please note, due to the high volume of applicants, only suitable candidates will be contacted.