Job summary
Join Our Team and Make a Difference
As a Domestic Assistant, you'll play a vital role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our patients, staff, and visitors. Working in accordance with National Standards of Cleanliness and Trust policies, you'll be responsible for general cleaning duties in both clinical and non-clinical areas.
Are you:
- Highly motivated and eager to make a positive impact?
- A team player with a can-do attitude?
- Enjoy interacting with people from diverse backgrounds?
If so, we invite you to join our team!
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform general cleaning tasks in various areas of the Trust
- Adhere to National Standards of Cleanliness and Trust policies
- Contribute to a positive and welcoming atmosphere for patients, staff, and visitors
Desired Qualifications:
- Previous experience in healthcare or customer service is preferred but not essential
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
We offer:
- Comprehensive training and support to help you succeed
- Opportunities for career development and advancement
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible work schedules, including weekday and weekend shifts
Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Main duties of the job
The Domestic Assistant is responsible for
maintaining a clean and hygienic environment within the Trust, adhering to
established cleaning procedures and standards. Duties encompass various areas,
including clinical, sanitary, and administrative spaces.
Key
Responsibilities
Daily Cleaning:
Conduct thorough cleaning of floors, including sweeping, mopping, and
polishing as required.
Dusting: Perform damp dusting of surfaces and
furniture to remove dust and allergens.
Sanitary Areas: Clean
and disinfect toilets, bathrooms, and ward kitchens, ensuring a high level
of hygiene.
Equipment Cleaning: Clean
and maintain kitchen equipment, such as stoves, ovens, and refrigerators.
Beverage Service:
Assist in serving beverages to patients, staff, and visitors.
Curtain and Refuse Management:
Change cubicle curtains regularly and dispose of refuse appropriately,
ensuring proper segregation.
About us
We provide care and support to over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, in community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (in Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and the best place to receive care.
We have a clear vision, and you could be part of this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Floor Care
- Mopping: Regularly clean floors using appropriate cleaning solutions and techniques.
- Scrubbing: Remove stubborn stains or dirt using scrubbing tools and cleaning agents.
- Buffing: Polish floors to enhance shine and maintain a high-quality appearance.
- Shampooing: Deep clean carpets to remove dirt, stains, and allergens.
General Cleaning
- Vacuuming: Regularly vacuum carpets, rugs, and hard-to-reach areas.
- Damp Dusting: Clean fixtures, fittings, and surfaces to remove dust and allergens.
- Sanitary Areas: Clean and disinfect toilets, bathrooms, and other sanitary facilities.
- Ward Kitchens: Clean and sanitize ward kitchens and kitchen equipment.
Patient Services
- Meal Service: Assist with serving meals to patients, including beverages, and collect dirty crockery after meals.
- Dishwashing: Wash jugs, vases, and other items as needed.
Waste Management
- Disposal and Segregation: Properly dispose of and segregate refuse according to guidelines.
- Linen Removal: Transport dirty linen to the designated disposal room.
Infection Control
- Bed Making: Change beds and cubicle curtains in accordance with infection control procedures.
- Room Cleaning: Thoroughly clean rooms and bed areas following an outbreak of infection.
Additional Duties
- Bed Making (Residences): Make beds in residences as needed.
- Other Tasks: Perform other cleaning tasks as assigned, such as cleaning windows or blinds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Floor Care
- Mopping: Regularly clean floors using appropriate cleaning solutions and techniques.
- Scrubbing: Remove stubborn stains or dirt using scrubbing tools and cleaning agents.
- Buffing: Polish floors to enhance shine and maintain a high-quality appearance.
- Shampooing: Deep clean carpets to remove dirt, stains, and allergens.
General Cleaning
- Vacuuming: Regularly vacuum carpets, rugs, and hard-to-reach areas.
- Damp Dusting: Clean fixtures, fittings, and surfaces to remove dust and allergens.
- Sanitary Areas: Clean and disinfect toilets, bathrooms, and other sanitary facilities.
- Ward Kitchens: Clean and sanitize ward kitchens and kitchen equipment.
Patient Services
- Meal Service: Assist with serving meals to patients, including beverages, and collect dirty crockery after meals.
- Dishwashing: Wash jugs, vases, and other items as needed.
Waste Management
- Disposal and Segregation: Properly dispose of and segregate refuse according to guidelines.
- Linen Removal: Transport dirty linen to the designated disposal room.
Infection Control
- Bed Making: Change beds and cubicle curtains in accordance with infection control procedures.
- Room Cleaning: Thoroughly clean rooms and bed areas following an outbreak of infection.
Additional Duties
- Bed Making (Residences): Make beds in residences as needed.
- Other Tasks: Perform other cleaning tasks as assigned, such as cleaning windows or blinds.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education in English and Mathematics.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Good understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
- Good understanding of high cleaning standards.
- Good understanding of Health and Safety and Moving and Handling issues.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of communicating with individuals at all levels.
- Experience of working well as part of a team.
Desirable
- Previous experience of domestic work.
- Previous experience of working within a healthcare environment.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Friendly and respectful of colleagues and service users.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service.
- Able to understand and follow written instructions and methods of working.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education in English and Mathematics.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Good understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
- Good understanding of high cleaning standards.
- Good understanding of Health and Safety and Moving and Handling issues.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of communicating with individuals at all levels.
- Experience of working well as part of a team.
Desirable
- Previous experience of domestic work.
- Previous experience of working within a healthcare environment.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Friendly and respectful of colleagues and service users.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service.
- Able to understand and follow written instructions and methods of working.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
