Domestic Assistant inGateshead inGateshead PUBLISHED THU 12 DEC 2024

Depending on experience £23,511 pro rata PERMANENT
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Contribute to Patient Well-being, As a Domestic Assistant, you play a vital role in maintaining a clean and safe environment, promoting the health and well-being of patients and staff.

Job Satisfaction, Taking pride in your work and seeing the immediate results of your efforts can provide a strong sense of job satisfaction.

Diverse Duties, The role includes various tasks such as cleaning, food service, and maintaining hygiene, which keeps the job interesting and varied.

Team Environment, Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals in a supportive environment focused on enhancing patient care and experience.

Flexible Scheduling, Opportunities for flexible working hours, which can be beneficial for work-life balance.

Training and Development, Opportunities for training in cleaning protocols and hygiene standards enhance your skills and career prospects.

Community Impact, Work for an organization committed to high standards and positively impacting the local community's health and well-being.

QE Facilities is seeking reliable and motivated Domestic Assistants to ensure high standards of cleanliness and maintenance in healthcare environments in Gateshead. The role primarily involves cleaning patient areas, including floors, fixtures, and sanitary facilities, while complying with established policies and procedures. Additional responsibilities include managing waste, preparing areas for meal services, and assisting with linen changes and beverage preparation under nursing staff guidance.

The Domestic Assistants will work to promote a clean and orderly environment that contributes to overall patient and client well-being. They will be tasked with reporting maintenance needs and responding to cleaning requests efficiently, ensuring that all designated areas reflect a commitment to hygiene and quality service in alignment with QE Facilities' standards.

We are looking for reliable, flexible and well-motivated individuals who take pride in their work, to work as Domestics Assistants at Gateshead. Main job purpose and duties are focused around the cleaning of the patient environment. Duties may also include food and beverage service in the patient environment.

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Complete daily, weekly, and regular cleaning to include cleaning of all floor surfaces, paintwork, internal glass, fixtures and fittings as defined by QE Facilities Policy, Procedures and Service Level Agreements within the designated area(s)
Organise and remove waste materials from designated areas complying with defined waste procedures for both domestic and clinical waste
Carry out sanitary cleaning in all wet areas to include toilets, basins, baths, and shower cubicles.
Maintain, and replenish cleaning materials to all designated areas to include linen in selected locations
Respond to requests for remedial cleaning after incidents/ accidents in a timely fashion
Report building defects to ensure remedial action is taken
prepare patient area for service of patient meals,
collection of cutlery and crockery following patient meal service the washing up of all items and storage at ward level
preparation and serving of patient beverages under the guidance of nursing staff
Linen change in on-call rooms and residential accommodation curtain change in all clinical areas.

About us
Summary of the Role:

To ensure that premises managed by QE Facilities Ltd are presented in such a manner as to promote an image of high standards of cleanliness, order, and patient/ client well-being. Specifically those areas within the job holders responsibility are clean; maintenance needs are noted and reported; and that support is provided to ensure that patient and staff environments are maintained at an optimal level to enhance the patient experience.

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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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