Domestic Cleaner

Description:

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