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