Bank - Domestic Assistant

Job overview

Involved in the preparation and service of patients areas, including bedded areas, wards , departments, clinics, theatres or any other non-occupied areas. Required to undertake a wide range of cleaning and monitoring duties associated with maintaining a high standard of cleanliness ensuring that at all time a high quality service provision is offered, maintaining trust values.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for cleaning all the floors, furniture, fixtures,  fittings, glassware, high and low level surfaces, sanitary areas within Clinical and Non-Clinical Areas these duties will be carried out In line with NHSS Policies and local operational procedures and Work Schedules. Responsible for ensuring the safe disposal/packaging of waste  as per NHSS policy for example Clinical Waste, Household Waste.

Provision where applicable of a range of catering related duties e.g. making toast, setting up and distributing patient beverages.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning all the floors, furniture, fixtures, fittings, glassware, high and low level surfaces, sanitary areas within Clinical and Non-Clinical Areas these duties will be carried out In line with NHSS Policies and local operational procedures and Work Schedules.
• Responsible for ensuring the safe disposal/packaging of waste as per NHSS policy for example Clinical Waste, Household Waste.
• Provision where applicable of a range of catering related duties e.g. making toast, setting up and distributing patient beverages.
• Within Residential Accommodation responsible for changing Sep 2021 and making up of beds on residents departure.
• Movement of Furniture/Equipment is subject to Risk Assessment by Supervisor to enable effective access for periodic cleaning.
• Reporting details of faults and failures of electrical equipment /fabric of the building to Supervisor or Ward Manager.
• Responsible for maintaining adequate stocks of cleaning materials and consumables andrequesting further supplies from supervisor.
• Responsible for the completion of records/log sheets and personal signing in/out sheets.
• Complete all cleaning schedules and any other relevant paperwork accurately within given timelines where applicable.
• Responsible for safe/secure/hygienic storage of various stocks at ward / department level e.g. cleaning chemicals, consumables, dry /refrigerated food stuffs and equipment.
• Responsible for the changing of curtains/bed screens as per curtain/screen rota.
• Responsible for the routine cleaning of all domestic equipment.
• The post holder will follow all guidance and procedures relating to Healthcare Associated Infection to ensure their safety and that of others, to prevent the spread of infection.
• Work together with Department in Performance and Development Reviews.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Work together with Policies and Procedures of NHS Shetland and the Department.
• Demonstrate courteous behaviour.

It is possible that on occasion the post holder may be asked to work in other areas of the facilities service. This is not expected to be on a frequent or regular basis and would only take place after appropriate training and support was given.