Domestic Assistant inEast Grinstead inEast Grinstead PUBLISHED
TUE 3 DEC 2024
Full-time and part-time flexible working hours to accommodate various lifestyles.
Contribution to patient care by maintaining a clean and hygienic environment, which is crucial for health and safety.
Opportunity for continued personal development and training within the NHS framework.
Benefits and perks associated with working for the NHS, including health care and wellness programs.
Engagement in a team-oriented work environment that values support and collaboration.
Potential for job security with a permanent position in a well-established organisation.
The Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking both full-time and part-time Domestic Assistants in East Grinstead to maintain cleanliness and hygiene across clinical, non-clinical, and public areas. Applicants are required to specify their preferred shift patterns, which include various schedules from Monday to Sunday. The role involves performing cleaning duties, adhering to the National Specifications for Cleanliness within the NHS, and ensuring a sanitary environment for staff, patients, and visitors. While previous experience in a similar position is preferred, enthusiasm and teamwork abilities are highly valued.
Key responsibilities encompass cleaning tasks such as mopping floors, emptying waste bins, sanitizing bathrooms, and maintaining equipment, as well as ensuring patient privacy and dignity. Domestic Assistants will also support the domestic team, manage consumable supplies, and promote confidentiality while complying with data protection regulations. The Trust offers a range of NHS benefits and is dedicated to ongoing professional development for its employees.
Key responsibilities encompass cleaning tasks such as mopping floors, emptying waste bins, sanitizing bathrooms, and maintaining equipment, as well as ensuring patient privacy and dignity. Domestic Assistants will also support the domestic team, manage consumable supplies, and promote confidentiality while complying with data protection regulations. The Trust offers a range of NHS benefits and is dedicated to ongoing professional development for its employees.
Domestic Assistant
We are looking for full time permanent and part time Domestic Assistants to join us working
1) Monday to Friday - pm
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2) Monday to Friday 1200-2000 pm
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3) Wednesday to Sunday 7 am to 3 pm
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Please confirm your shift preference in your supporting statement.
This post are performing cleaning in clinical, non-clinical and public areas of the premises. The post holder is expected to meet the National Specifications for Cleanliness in the NHS, maintaining cleaning and housekeeping standards. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but enthusiasm and experience of working in a team are equally important.
You would enjoy a range of NHS benefits. The Trust is committed to continued personal development.
To provide and maintain a clean and hygienic environment for Trust staff, patients and their visitors, in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness.The role demands to be flexible, innovative and self-motivated to achieve clearly defined operational goals for the team and personal professional development.To provide support to the Domestic Team and carry out various tasks within this roleTo comply with the National standards of cleanliness 2021
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Main tasks
- The following gives an overview of the key main tasks for this role, but tasks may vary depending on team or location:
Patient/Customer Care Responsibilities
- To maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business and meet the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (2at all times.
- Communication with colleagues, other members of staff, patients, visitors and members of the public
Cleaning Responsibilities
- 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.
- To issue and collate inpatient menus.
- 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.
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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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