Domestic Assistant

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

• 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

• 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.

Essential

• QualificationsBasic numeracy and literacy
• ExperienceoTo have worked in a service/customer environment.
• Knowledge of safe and hygienic cleaning duties and standards
• Previous knowledge and experience of domestic cleaning duties and standards.
• Experience in the use of mechanical and electrical cleaning equipment.
• Experience of working within a team environment
• Relevant Experience of working within a team environment o
• KnowledgeoBasic Health and Safety knowledge
• Range of routine work procedures requiring on the job training.
• Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, systems and regulations gained through induction and on the job training over a number of weeks not months or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Qualifications Cleaning and hygiene certificate
• Basic Health & Safety Certificate
• Experience
• Previous working experience within an NHS environment within Domestic Services.
• Previous experience in a health care setting
• Knowledge
• Knowledge of healthcare waste regulations
• Understanding of infection control requirements
• Knowledge of Basic Health & Safety
• To have an understanding of COSHH and Risk Assessments