Job summary
Employer heading
Domestic Assistant (Bank)
QF0A-10
In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years employment or education references covering 3 years. If you have gaps you will be required to provide character references. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment or education references covering 3 years. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Job overview
To ensure that premises managed by QE Facilities Ltd are presented in such a manner as to promote an image of high standards of cleanliness, order, and patient/ client well-being. Specifically those areas within the job holder’s responsibility are clean; maintenance needs are noted and reported; and that support is provided to ensure that patient and staff environments are maintained at an optimal level to enhance the patient experience.
We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.
Main duties of the job
· Complete daily, weekly, and regular cleaning to include cleaning of all floor surfaces, paintwork, internal glass, fixtures and fittings as defined by QE Facilities Policy, Procedures and Service Level Agreements within the designated area(s)
· Organise and remove waste materials from designated areas complying with defined waste procedures for both domestic and clinical waste
· Carry out sanitary cleaning in all wet areas to include toilets, basins, baths, and shower cubicles.
· Maintain, and replenish cleaning materials to all designated areas to include linen in selected locations
· Respond to requests for remedial cleaning after incidents/ accidents in a timely fashion
· Report building defects to ensure remedial action is taken
· Prepare patient area for service of patient meals,
· collection of cutlery and crockery following patient meal service the washing up of all items and storage at ward level
· preparation and serving of patient beverages under the guidance of nursing staff
· Linen change in on-call rooms and residential accommodation curtain change in all clinical areas.
· Any other duties required within remit
Working for our organisation
Develop and maintain a good rapport with Service Users - Nursing/Clinical Staff, Patients and Relatives being polite and courteous at all times. Ability to work individually and as part of the wider team. Negotiate cleaning access as required with service users. Maintain confidentiality at all times Attend staff meetings and communication briefs as required.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· Ability to make straightforward decisions on job-related issues as an individual and as part of the wider team
· Follow cleaning schedules and complete cleaning tasks as detailed daily/weekly and periodic
· Ability to use own initiative in response to variations in work routine seeking support as necessary
· Demonstrate flexibility in terms of work area, and shift pattern to meet the needs of the service
· Ensure safe storage of cleaning equipment and cleaning chemicals
· Ensure delivery of cleaning materials and disposable items match delivery note, sign to record delivery
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- domestic experience required
- working with a hospital environment
Desirable criteria
- coshh knowledge
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Julie Holmes
- Job title
- Domestic Services Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0191 4452267
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