Domestic Assistant

Job overview

Domestic Assistant

We are looking for full time permanent Domestic Assistants to join us working

1) Monday to Friday - 1200-2000

This post are performing cleaning in clinical, non-clinical and public areas of the premises. The post holder is expected to meet the National Specifications for Cleanliness in the NHS, maintaining cleaning and housekeeping standards. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but enthusiasm and experience of working in a team are equally important.

You would enjoy a range of NHS benefits. The Trust is committed to continued personal development.

Main duties of the job

To provide and maintain a clean and hygienic environment for Trust staff, patients and their visitors, in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness. The role demands to be flexible, innovative and self-motivated to achieve clearly defined operational goals for the team and personal professional development. To provide support to the Domestic Team and carry out various tasks within this role To comply with the National standards of cleanliness 2021

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main tasks

• The following gives an overview of the key main tasks for this role, but tasks may vary depending on team or location:

Patient/Customer Care Responsibilities

• To maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business and meet the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (2018) at all times.
• Communication with colleagues, other members of staff, patients, visitors and members of the public

Cleaning Responsibilities

• Remove / replace / clean curtains and blinds as necessary
• Clean all hard floors and mop daily.
• Empty, clean and replenish waste bins.
• Seal waste bags and carry out appropriate waste disposal procedures.
• Clean internal glass and ledges.
• Clean all sanitary areas.
• Maintain equipment in a clean and serviceable condition.
• Maintain and respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out Facilities duties.
• Thoroughly clean beds.
• Replenish bed linen on patient discharge or as needed.
• Damp dusting of furniture, fittings, interior glass and any low level cleaning requirements.
• Replenish consumables – for example, paper towels, soap, toilet rolls.
• Adopt a flexible approach, as you may be required to work at any Trust site.
• Ensure the correct storage of all items.
• Collect and clean all crockery and cutlery and kitchen utensils as required using automatic dishwashers where available.
• Collect, wash and return water jugs.
• Collect and replace soiled linen.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.