Domestic AssistantinNorthamptoninNorthamptonPUBLISHED MON 28 OCT 2024
The Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated and reliable Domestic Assistant to join their team at Berrywood Hospital in Northampton. The role involves maintaining cleanliness in patient, public, and staff areas according to a cleaning schedule, adhering to NHS National Cleaning Specifications. Responsibilities include general and deep cleaning, waste management, floor maintenance, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, including the use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
The position is part-time, totaling 25 hours per week, with a rotating shift pattern that includes weekdays and some weekends, during which weekend shifts offer enhanced pay. Candidates are expected to maintain high standards of personal hygiene, wear provided protective clothing, complete mandatory training, and collaborate effectively with other staff members to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for patients and visitors.
The position is part-time, totaling 25 hours per week, with a rotating shift pattern that includes weekdays and some weekends, during which weekend shifts offer enhanced pay. Candidates are expected to maintain high standards of personal hygiene, wear provided protective clothing, complete mandatory training, and collaborate effectively with other staff members to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for patients and visitors.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable person to join out team at Berrywood Hospital in Northampton. Your duties will include general cleaning of the patient, public and staff areas as set by your allocated cleaning schedule. You will be required to work to, and maintain standards as set by the NHS National Cleaning Specifications. Enthusiasm and dedication to provide a clean safe environment is essential.
Shift Pattern: 25 hour per week, working on a 2 Week Rota. Week one: Monday - Friday, 08.00 - 13.00, Week two: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 08.00-13.00.
This shift pattern is subject to change, weekend shifts are paid at the current NHS additional enhanced rate of pay.
Some of the main duties of this job include:
- Providing a high quality domestic service in a way that is conducive to patient care ensuring legislative and policies are adhered to.
- Follow cleaning specifications and use appropriate equipment and materials.
- Work closely with other staff to ensure a safe and pleasant environment.
- To carry out floor maintenance i.e. mopping & displaying "wet floor" warning cones. Shampoo carpets and corridor mats on a systematic basis.
- Removing waste and clinical waste bags ensuring correct bags and procedures are followed.
- Use chemicals/cleaning agents in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. To only use chemicals which are supplied by the Trust and store under lock and key ensuring COSHH regulations are adhered to.
- Machinery used in a safe manner as per instructions/training.
- Undertake deep clean, clinical clean, admission and infection cleans as required by infection control procedure including removal, laundering, and hanging of curtains.
- To observe the colour coded cleaning system used within the wards, health centres and departments.
- Wear the protective clothing and uniform supplied by the Trust, maintaining a neat and tidy appearance and high standards of personal hygiene.
- Complete Trust mandatory training in a timely manner; attend meetings, one to ones and appraisal meetings. Keep self-informed on Trust matters.
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For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
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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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