The role of Domestic Assistant at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Oldham involves maintaining high cleanliness standards in wards, offices, and public areas. You will be part of a domestic service team and contribute to the overall hospital environment, ensuring it is clean and safe for patients.
Working Hours: Options include full-time and part-time shifts, typically scheduled as follows:
- Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 13:45
- Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 16:15
- Monday to Friday, 07:15 - 15:00
Entry Requirements: No specific qualifications are needed; however, completion of NVQ Level 1 in cleaning may be required. Training and induction are provided.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cleaning patient rooms, bathrooms, communal areas, and performing deep cleaning tasks.
- Using appropriate cleaning equipment and products safely.
- Adhering to infection control policies and workplace safety procedures.
Skills Needed: Good communication skills, a caring nature, and physical fitness to handle the demands of the job.
Professional Environment: You will receive support and development opportunities within a team-oriented setting, with enhanced rates of pay as per the Agenda for Change framework.
For more details, refer to the job description and specifications available on the Northern Care Alliance's careers website.
As a Domestic Assistant you will be responsible for keeping wards, offices, and public areas clean to a high standard. You will work as part of the domestic service team, as well as part of the wider community within the hospital setting.
Working Hours - There is typically a combination of full-time and part-time roles available, and you are more than likely to have a set shift pattern.
Monday to Friday 07.00 - 13.45
Monday to Friday 08.30 - 16.15
Monday to Friday 07.15 - 15.00
Entry Requirements - There is no entry requirement to become a domestic assistant, however you maybe required to complete NVQ Level 1 in cleaning.
Training - When you start as a domestic you will attend an induction and all relevant training will be given.
Communication skills - You will need good communication skills as well as caring and sensitive nature.
Physical Fitness - There is a physical component to working as a domestic assistant as you may be on your feet for long periods of time. A combination of physical fitness and knowledge of proper lifting and manual handling techniques allows you to properly perform the full range of your duties.
In return you will join a supportive team environment and be provided with robust personal development opportunities and an enhanced rate for your services in line with the Agenda for Change framework.
Domestic Assistant are responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleaning in line with infection prevention.
You will work from a daily/weekly schedule in both clinical and none-clinical areas, making sure that the hospital is clean, and that patients have a pleasant and safe stay.
As a domestic assistant you`re likely to perform a range of duties that include:
Cleaning patients or service user's room/ward
Cleaning toilets and bathroom areas
Cleaning communal areas, such as lounges, dining areas and corridors
Clean utility room
Carry out deep-cleaning operations in certain areas.
Use the most appropriate cleaning equipment for the task, this may include vacuum cleaner, mops, or electric floor cleaner.
Using cleaning products and other chemicals safely and effectively
Keep up to date with safety procedures for example, fire procedures and escape routes and undertake appropriate workplace training.
Professional Duties
You will be responsible for the following within this position:
- Carrying out specific cleaning and other related duties to set procedures and standards.
- Ensure infection control policies are adhered to
- Work as part of a team, using a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise the daily duties, whilst always maintaining a professional approach.
- Ensure the cleanliness of clinical and non-clinical areas is maintained to the required standard
About us
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
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