General Assistant - Balnagask House - Bon Accord Care

Job Description

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Location: Balnagask House

Duration; Permanent, part time

Hours: 33.25 hours per week

Balnagask House are looking for enthusiastic staff to support the home in maintaining high standard of cleanliness and infection control. You will also support the cook within the kitchen and most importantly our residents with laundry and cleaning of their rooms. You would be working a rota which will include weekend and evening work over 7 days

Job Purpose

To undertake all necessary general and specific duties, ensuring a clean, safe and
tidy environment, , using where appropriate, specific equipment and PPE

Requirements

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

Experience of general assistant support in a customer focused environment

The post holder will be expected to:

Work at weekends and within a 7 day shift pattern

Responsibilities

The post holder is expected to demonstrate:

Ability to communicate effectively with service users, staff and carers
Ability to carry out a range of general assistant tasks in public, kitchen and
laundry areas
Ability to lift and move objects safely
Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team
Reporting of any health and safety hazards or issues

The Individual

Please see job profile for further details.