Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Leeds Community Equipment
Service (at Assisted Living Leeds) as a cleaning assistant.
The Leeds Community Equipment Services role is to provide daily living and
nursing equipment for people to use in their own home. Once the service user
has no further use for the equipment it is collected, returned, cleaned,
refurbished and then reissued. New equipment is also purchased.
The aim of Leeds Community Equipment Service is to provide the right equipment quickly
to enable people to live as independent and inclusive lives, in their home.
The cleaning department team will achieve this aim by working closely with
other parts of the service to ensure equipment is in clean and serviceable
order, ready to be issued.
You
will work in a small team to ensure equipment for daily living is in a clean
and decontaminated condition ready for delivery to a clients home.
The cleaning department is a fast-paced environment.
Main duties of the job
The
Cleaning Assistant will be expected to undertake the cleaning of all returned
equipment to the decontamination department. This will either be done manually
or by using the large washer on the department.
The Cleaning Assistant will have to move cleaned equipment to be dried in the
de-humidifier room and to package items ready to be checked and re-issued.
The Cleaning Assistant must follow manufacturers instructions on the
dismantling and decontaminating of the equipment. At all times attention must be
given to the following of all relevant Health, Safety and COSHH guidance, in
relation to working safely and the segregation of contaminated and
de-contaminated equipment.
This
role involves cleaning all returned equipment in the decontamination department
manually or by using a large washer, moving equipment to be dried into a
de-humidifier room and packaging items so they are ready to be checked/
re-issued.
About us
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare
provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We
treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and
work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture
based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high
quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were
rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding"
for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from
generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full
list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.ukclick
on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the
UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK -
either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having
secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in
the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider
carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for their designated workload within their service area with access to support, advice and management from an appropriate senior member of staff. The post holder will work to professional cleaning standards and national guidance at all times.
The post holder will be responsible for providing and maintaining an efficient and professional domestic support function to the Leeds Community equipment and environment and related providers ensuring discretion and confidentiality at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Cleaning responsibilities
1.1 First point of contact for cleaning issues with contaminated equipment, liaising with their Line Manage, ensuring that all issues raised are dealt with in a courteous and diplomatic manner. Occasional contact with patients/ carers when equipment is returned.
1.2 To provide a cleaning function to Leeds Community Equipment Services within the specified area ensuring delegated tasks are completed within the agreed timeframe and within the boundaries of competence.
1.3 To be able to follow manufacturers cleaning instructions to dismantle and clean all contaminated equipment. Make judgements on whether to keep equipment, based on condition.
1.4 To assist in maintaining service delivery create, manage and maintain electronic and paper-based systems working within agreed guidelines.
1.5 Ensure all Domestic Local Operational Procedures are adhered to.
1.6 To liaise with their Line Manager in relation to machine maintenance and provision of supplies.
1.7 To ensure fire regulations are adhered to. This may require acting as the nominated Fire Person depending on location and include weekly test of fire alarms and responding to alarms in buildings ensuring compliance with local procedures.
1.8 To provide appropriate cover if required within an agreed area to maintain service provision.
1.9 Complies with the Policies and procedures.
1.10 Participate in cleaning audits within the scope of the role.
1.11 Stock control of cleaning products.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for their designated workload within their service area with access to support, advice and management from an appropriate senior member of staff. The post holder will work to professional cleaning standards and national guidance at all times.
The post holder will be responsible for providing and maintaining an efficient and professional domestic support function to the Leeds Community equipment and environment and related providers ensuring discretion and confidentiality at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Cleaning responsibilities
1.1 First point of contact for cleaning issues with contaminated equipment, liaising with their Line Manage, ensuring that all issues raised are dealt with in a courteous and diplomatic manner. Occasional contact with patients/ carers when equipment is returned.
1.2 To provide a cleaning function to Leeds Community Equipment Services within the specified area ensuring delegated tasks are completed within the agreed timeframe and within the boundaries of competence.
1.3 To be able to follow manufacturers cleaning instructions to dismantle and clean all contaminated equipment. Make judgements on whether to keep equipment, based on condition.
1.4 To assist in maintaining service delivery create, manage and maintain electronic and paper-based systems working within agreed guidelines.
1.5 Ensure all Domestic Local Operational Procedures are adhered to.
1.6 To liaise with their Line Manager in relation to machine maintenance and provision of supplies.
1.7 To ensure fire regulations are adhered to. This may require acting as the nominated Fire Person depending on location and include weekly test of fire alarms and responding to alarms in buildings ensuring compliance with local procedures.
1.8 To provide appropriate cover if required within an agreed area to maintain service provision.
1.9 Complies with the Policies and procedures.
1.10 Participate in cleaning audits within the scope of the role.
1.11 Stock control of cleaning products.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Company Specific training/qualifications.
- COSHH compliance trained
Experience
Essential
- Infection Control understanding.
- Working in a cleaning role.
Desirable
- Working in a high-pressure environment.
- Working to targets.
- Working as part of a team.
ATTITUDE & BEHAVIOUR
Essential
- Sensitive to the needs of others and has an awareness and responsiveness to other peoples feelings and needs.
- Values differences: regards people as individuals and appreciates the value of diversity in the workplace.
Desirable
- Assembly and dis-assembly of equipment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Company Specific training/qualifications.
- COSHH compliance trained
Experience
Essential
- Infection Control understanding.
- Working in a cleaning role.
Desirable
- Working in a high-pressure environment.
- Working to targets.
- Working as part of a team.
ATTITUDE & BEHAVIOUR
Essential
- Sensitive to the needs of others and has an awareness and responsiveness to other peoples feelings and needs.
- Values differences: regards people as individuals and appreciates the value of diversity in the workplace.
Desirable
- Assembly and dis-assembly of equipment.
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.
