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Summerhill Services Limited rw8upBHN
The Domestic Assistant role at Summerhill Services Limited, located at David Bromley House in Knowle, involves maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients and staff. This full-time position requires the assistant to oversee cleaning standards, assist with catering tasks, manage laundry responsibilities, and ensure that all areas of the ward are tidy. Additionally, the Domestic Assistant will facilitate the delivery of meals while adhering to food hygiene policies and support nursing staff with cleaning medical equipment.
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to establish good working relationships with multidisciplinary teams and must be proactive in addressing any maintenance or supply issues. The position entails various responsibilities, including adhering to infection control procedures, participating in training, engaging in personal development, and maintaining confidentiality in accordance with data protection policies. The role also includes reporting any equipment malfunctions and ensuring compliance with safeguarding procedures to promote a safe environment for everyone involved.
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to establish good working relationships with multidisciplinary teams and must be proactive in addressing any maintenance or supply issues. The position entails various responsibilities, including adhering to infection control procedures, participating in training, engaging in personal development, and maintaining confidentiality in accordance with data protection policies. The role also includes reporting any equipment malfunctions and ensuring compliance with safeguarding procedures to promote a safe environment for everyone involved.
POSTS & HOURS:
Domestic Assistant
Based at: David Bromley House
1 post: 37.5 hrs (Full-time)(Monday-Friday 09.00 - 17.00)
Salary: £23054
At SSL we rely on diversity to deliver on our goals. We actively encourage applications from talented and qualified individuals from all walks of life regardless ofage,gender reassignment, marital status or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, disability, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
DisclosureAll roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), satisfactory reference check, qualifications' check, occupational health check and mandatory training prior to commencement of employment.
To be responsible for establishing and maintaining good working relationships with all the Multi disciplinary Teams, Carers, Hotel Service Staff and General Public in order to provide a friendly clean and comfortable and safe environment for patients and staff, ensuring a positive service user experience that reflects the values of Summerhill Supplies Limited (SSL) and Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT)
To work as a member of the Hotel Services/Ward team by contributing to the provision of a comfortable and effective stay for patients. To be responsible for over seeing that the ward is clean and tidy, that patient's food is delivered correctly, that repairs, maintenance, linen services and consumables are available to contribute to a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere .
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GENERAL
- Responsible for ensuring, in conjunction with the ward team, that the cleaning standards meet the agreed levels, and that any shortfalls are dealt with quickly. Assist with the cleaning and catering tasks as described in works schedule.
- Responsible for ensuring the day area, dining room and interview rooms, are kept clean, tidy and welcoming for patients and visitors.
- Responsible for the cleaning of patients en-suite bedrooms and that they are kept clean and free of clutter at all times, and that the ward is tidy throughout.
- Responsible for establishing, maintaining and assisting with a programme of curtain changing throughout the ward, in line with SSL/Trust policy.
- Responsible for ensuring that following the patients discharge, the en-suite bedroom is cleaned and equipped in preparation for the next admission.
- Responsible for ensuring patients personal clothing is washed and correctly stored.
- Responsible for ordering of consumables and other supplies, ensuring that these are correctly stored, and used in rotation.
- Responsible for assisting nursing staff in cleaning medical equipment.
- To attend all mandatory and non mandatory training as required.
- To be responsible for all patients meals, snacks and beverages including special diets, adhering to standards and procedures and training practices for the delivery and service of all meals.
- Responsible for ensuring the ward complies with the SSL/Trust Food hygiene policy i.e fridge temperature and brings to the Clinical Managers attention any non-compliance.
- It is everyones responsibility to be aware of infection control procedures and to carry out relevant training .
- Every member of staff has a responsibility to be aware of and follow at all times, the relevant national and local policy in relation to the safeguarding of children, the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and the control of infection.
PROFESSIONAL
- Responsible for engaging in the SSL/Trust appraisal process, that identifies your own personal development and training needs.
- Responsible for ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with the data protection act SSL/Trust policy and good practice.
- Responsible for reporting any medical and/or electrical equipment that need repairing and requires PAT testing, and keeping up to date records of reports, defects and follow up action.
- Responsible for reporting any instances of Pest control to relevant Supervisor, Hotel/Support Services Co-ordinator/Ward Manager.
- Responsible for answering telephones in the absence of nursing staff.
- Responsible for safeguarding the welfare and safety of staff, patients, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies and procedures relating to security
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To work as a Domestic Assistant in the UK, you will typically need the following skills and qualities:
1. Cleaning Skills: Proficiency in cleaning techniques and knowledge of appropriate cleaning products for different surfaces and materials.
2. Attention to Detail: The ability to notice and address small details that contribute to overall cleanliness and organization.
3. Time Management: Efficiently managing your time to complete tasks within designated time frames.
4. Physical Stamina: The role often involves physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.
5. Communication Skills: Good communication skills to understand instructions and interact with clients or family members.
6. Reliability and Trustworthiness: Employers need to trust that you will perform your duties consistently and honestly.
7. Adaptability: The ability to adapt to different households and specific cleaning requirements or preferences.
8. Organizational Skills: Maintaining orderliness not just in cleaning but also in managing supplies and schedules.
9. Customer Service Skills: A friendly demeanor and approachability can improve your relationship with the households you assist.
10. Health and Safety Awareness: Understanding safe practices regarding cleaning materials and equipment, as well as basic health and safety regulations.
11. Basic Cooking Skills (if required): Some roles may include meal preparation, so basic cooking skills may be beneficial.
12. Problem-Solving Skills: Being able to address and resolve issues that may arise in the cleaning process.
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