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Charlie is a Domestic Assistant at Oakwood Court care home in Haywards Heath. She shares her experiences in her role and what it's like to be part of the care home team:

"I’ve worked at Oakwood Court for 11 years and I feel like part of the family here, it's a big part of my life. Being around our residents is lovely and it especially brings a smile to me when I get a big thank you and compliments from family members, it's great hearing how people think the home is so clean. 

I work 8am to 3pm and there is also flexibility, I can swap shifts and make up hours if needed. I can work more hours if I want to, if I feel I need extra income and I get 10% extra for weekend work and bonuses for taking up extra shifts.

My key tasks as a domestic assistant is to give a full clean of the bedroom and bathroom areas and keep communal areas clean. I clean each bedroom every day and my job is an important part of infection control. Most of the time I work alongside another domestic assistant and share the load. 

I enjoy spending time with residents and putting on activities for them, I enjoy crafts, singing along to their favourite songs, painting nails and gardening – just to name a few! I like having a variety of roles and helping out with the laundry and general assistant role if needed. It's good to have experience in different job roles and working together as a team."

Thank you for sharing your experiences Charlie!  

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