General Assistant Hitchin, England
Job description
Benslow Nursing Home is a small family run Dementia Accredited Residential Care Home located in the Market Town of Hitchin, just a short walk from the Town Centre, Railway Station and close to the A1 & A505.
We are currently seeking a compassionate and caring individual to join our small and friendly care team.
We Offer;
£9.50 – £12.60 per hour
The hourly rate is £9.50 with an additional £2 per hour for any overtime worked. Also available is a £1.10 per hour Market supplement available to all care and non-care staff for every hour worked (both of which can be explained further at interview)
Free uniforms
Free on-site parking
Free training
Career progression opportunities
Enrolment onto The Peoples Pension Scheme
Refer a Friend bonus scheme
Access to offers & discounts through membership to the 'Perk Box' employee benefits scheme.
5.6 weeks holiday pro rata
Requirement:
No experience is required as full training will be given.
Job Role:
To work as part of a committed team to promote and maintain the highest standards of care and services to our residents by:
· Providing a full and effective housekeeping service
· Ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- To Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness by adhering to schedules set by the housekeeper, this will include:
- General domestic duties in communal areas, resident’s rooms and bathroom and toilet areas. Carpet cleaning as required
- Assisting in the kitchen at key times if requested by housekeeper or person in charge
- Laundry duties as instructed by housekeeper and according to schedules
- When required to enter residents private rooms for the performance of domestic duties, to respect the opinion, privacy and dignity of the resident.
- To ensure that cleaning equipment is used and maintained correctly and that it is stored in a safe and clean condition
- Report any faulty equipment, damage to furnishing, fittings, resident’s property or structure of the building, defects or hazards in the home to the person in charge.
- Assist with the induction of new staff
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, supervisions and appraisals
- To attend mandatory training required for your role and other training that the manger may feel pertinent to maintaining the ethos of the home.
- To be aware of and adhere to the companies policies and the staff hand book in particular the employment, COSHH, Health and Safety and whistleblowing polices and the companies Dementia Care Standards.
- This list is not exhausted and you may be required to perform additional duties, due consideration will be given to yours skills and knowledge when requesting you to perform these additional duties
- The duties described in this job description must be carried out in a manner which promotes equality & opportunity, dignity and due respect for employees and service users and is consistent with Benslow Management Co Ltd Equal Opportunities Policy.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £9.50-£12.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
COVID-19 considerations:
All PPE required is provided to ensure your safety.
Regular LFD testing
Robust infection control procedures are in place.
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: General Assistant
