Job summary
We
require a Domestic Assistant to join our professional team to provide a
high-quality cleaning service based primarily on the Inpatient Wards at the
hospice.
You will be responsible for cleaning different areas
across the Hospice including clinical areas, patient areas, infected areas,
non-clinical areas, corridors and staff areas to the highest of cleanliness standards.
Excellent communication skills are essential as is a
friendly, polite and helpful manner as you will be interacting with patients, relatives,
visitors and other members of staff across the Hospice. You must also be flexible in order to meet
the needs of the service. Ideally you
will have a good knowledge of manual handling techniques and COSHH. Experience of working in a healthcare
setting is required, however training in all settings will be provided.
Previous applicants need not reapply.
Main duties of the job
To provide a comprehensive cleaning service as detailed within the Cleaning Specifications for the buildings within the Hospice campus, to enhance the experience received by our patients, relatives, visitors and staff on site.
Daily:
- To clean all toilets, sinks, bathrooms and showers, including floors, surfaces and mirrors.
- To replace toilet roll and disposable hand towels/soap dispensers, as necessary.
- To damp dust all furniture in ward area, offices and other areas of the Hospice.
- To mop all tiled and lino floors, buffing where necessary.
- To vacuum all carpeted areas.
- To empty all waste/dressing bins.
- As a member of the ward team, to ensure that patient areas are maintained at a high standard of cleanliness.
- To clean beds as appropriate.
- To ensure relatives suite is clean and tidy and beds are thoroughly changed
About us
LOROS Hospice
is a local charity and every year we care for over 2,500 people across
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We deliver free, high-quality,
compassionate care and support to terminally ill patients, their family and
carers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Daily:
- To clean all toilets, sinks, bathrooms and showers, including floors, surfaces and mirrors.
- To replace toilet roll and disposable hand towels/soap dispensers, as necessary.
- To damp dust all furniture in ward area, offices and other areas of the Hospice.
- To mop all tiled and lino floors, buffing where necessary.
- To vacuum all carpeted areas.
- To empty all waste/dressing bins.
- As a member of the ward team, to ensure that patient areas are maintained at a high standard of cleanliness.
- To clean beds as appropriate.
- To ensure relatives suite is clean and tidy and beds are thoroughly changed.
Periodically:
- To ensure radiators, lights, window ledges on inside windows are clean.
- To carry out high dusting as necessary.
- To shampoo all carpeted areas.
- To change all curtains in the ward area.
- To carry out wall washing in the ward area.
Additional duties:
- Where necessary carry out additional Domestic duties as directed by the Domestic &Caretaking Team Leader.
- To be courteous and helpful to all patients, relatives, visitors and other members of staff.
- To abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act and attend training courses, as required.
- To maintain confidentiality regarding patients and relatives at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Daily:
- To clean all toilets, sinks, bathrooms and showers, including floors, surfaces and mirrors.
- To replace toilet roll and disposable hand towels/soap dispensers, as necessary.
- To damp dust all furniture in ward area, offices and other areas of the Hospice.
- To mop all tiled and lino floors, buffing where necessary.
- To vacuum all carpeted areas.
- To empty all waste/dressing bins.
- As a member of the ward team, to ensure that patient areas are maintained at a high standard of cleanliness.
- To clean beds as appropriate.
- To ensure relatives suite is clean and tidy and beds are thoroughly changed.
Periodically:
- To ensure radiators, lights, window ledges on inside windows are clean.
- To carry out high dusting as necessary.
- To shampoo all carpeted areas.
- To change all curtains in the ward area.
- To carry out wall washing in the ward area.
Additional duties:
- Where necessary carry out additional Domestic duties as directed by the Domestic &Caretaking Team Leader.
- To be courteous and helpful to all patients, relatives, visitors and other members of staff.
- To abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act and attend training courses, as required.
- To maintain confidentiality regarding patients and relatives at all times.
Person Specification
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- - Good communication skills
- - Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- - Ability to prioritise workload
- - Good attention to detail
Desirable
Motivation and personal attributes
Essential
- Able to contribute to LOROS Values & Behaviours
- Must be enthusiastic and confident to deal with operational issues
- Friendly, polite and helpful manner
- Have a positive outlook
- Have a genuine desire to help people
- Flexible
- Ability to adapt to reactive circumstance
Experience
Essential
- - Ability to accurately record checks and inspections, form filling and record information.
- - Ability to move and handle equipment and furniture throughout the day
- - In general cleaning standards
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Hospice or hospital environment
- Clinical areas cleaning experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Manual Handling techniques
- General cleaning standards
Desirable
- Trained in Manual Handling techniques
- Safe handling and use of chemicals (COSHH)
- Understanding of the various waste streams
Qualifications
Essential
- GSCE in maths and English grade A to C or 4 9 or equivalent
Person Specification
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- - Good communication skills
- - Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- - Ability to prioritise workload
- - Good attention to detail
Desirable
Motivation and personal attributes
Essential
- Able to contribute to LOROS Values & Behaviours
- Must be enthusiastic and confident to deal with operational issues
- Friendly, polite and helpful manner
- Have a positive outlook
- Have a genuine desire to help people
- Flexible
- Ability to adapt to reactive circumstance
Experience
Essential
- - Ability to accurately record checks and inspections, form filling and record information.
- - Ability to move and handle equipment and furniture throughout the day
- - In general cleaning standards
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Hospice or hospital environment
- Clinical areas cleaning experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Manual Handling techniques
- General cleaning standards
Desirable
- Trained in Manual Handling techniques
- Safe handling and use of chemicals (COSHH)
- Understanding of the various waste streams
Qualifications
Essential
- GSCE in maths and English grade A to C or 4 9 or equivalent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
LOROS Hospice
Address
Groby Road
Leicester
LE3 9QE