Overview

Position Title: Domestic Assistant

Company: City Of Portsmouth

Location: Portsmouth, England, UK

Job Description:

We are looking to recruit Domestic Assistants who will assist in a mixture of domestic and general tasks.

Responsibilities:

  • As a Domestic Assistant you will be responsible for carrying out general cleaning duties in an assigned or specific area/wing of the unit.
  • There may also be occasions where you will be required to do deep clean.
  • You will have the responsibility to report to the assistant manager of any defects to furniture, fittings and equipment, you can do this either verbally or in writing.
  • You will also be supporting with the preparation of meals making sure food is presented to high standards.
  • As well as carrying out cleaning duties, you will also be carrying out general tasks where you will be required to assist with collection of jugs and then refilling them.
  • General tasks will also include making beds as and when needed-this will usually be discussed with assistant manager.

Requirements:

  • Ideally you would have previous experience in undertaking domestic work within a residential setting and/or have worked a cleaning schedule.
  • As you will be dealing with food, you would have a good understanding of good food hygiene.
  • It is essential to have had a formal or informal training or regarding cleaning.
  • You will be required to undertake a wide range of cleaning and general duties as well as be flexible with other duties which may be required of you.
  • You will have good communication skills and be able to communicate in an understanding manner particularly when dealing with elderly people