Band 2 Domestic Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and effective delivery of the service.
• Undertake scheduled cleaning tasks, including the cleaning of medical equipment as per schedules.
• Up hold all infection prevention and control measures as required within the trust.
• Ensuring that all domestic consumables are available at all times in the appropriate dispenser/holder.
• Undertake ad-hoc cleaning taskks as required by the senior housekeeper and/or clinical staff.
• Ensuring Health and Safety in the workplace legislation is adhered to.
• Ensure that the Ward communal areas, in particular, dining areas are kept clean and presentable for patients and visitors.
• Assist with the curtain change programme.
• Report the need for any Estates maintenance requests to the senior housekeeper.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement and liaising .with the senior housekeeper to develop those improvements

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Good basic education. Ability to read and write with numerical skills

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2, British Institute of Cleaning Science in Domestic Services or equivalent and a willingness to undertake within 6 months of employment

Experience

Essential

• Experience of using electrical equipment. Eg. Rotary machines, and stream cleaners

Desirable

• Relevant experience of working in a healthcare setting.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of COSHH, Health and Safety in the workplace and, safe systems of working

Desirable

• Full understanding and knowledge of cleaning schedules and frequencies

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good communication skills to engage with a variety of people. Flexible in working practices and hours. Ability to be able to follow clear instructions. Ability to show empathy and understanding to patients needs. Good understanding of policies and procedures. To be proactive in ensuring effective relationships are maintained. Work welll and effectively alone or as part of a team.

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• To deliver the highest levels of customer service promoting a professional caring manner

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre

91 Oak Tree Lane

Selly Oak

B29 6HZ

Employer's website

https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)