Domestic Assistant - Band A

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for cleaning in the GMS sites to the British institute of Cleaning Science and NHS standards of Cleanliness to the required work frequencies as per the work schedules. Have the ability to suggest and make changes to work schedules to improve customer experience and improve efficiency.

To rectify any failures in cleanliness standards after routine monitoring has been completed and report completion of the rectification to your Supervisor

To adhere to all aspects of Infection Control in all areas of work, including the use of colour coded equipment to ensure there is no spread of infection.

Ensure the cleaning cupboards are clean and tidy after each shift and that all equipment is left check, cleanliness and systems and process are in place.

Responsible for the safe and secure storage of cleaning chemicals and stock items for refilling and replenishing dispensers with, i.e.: paper hand towels, soap, toilet tissue, etc. Report stock shortfalls and request supplies from your Supervisor

Observe the correct use and care of equipment, reporting any damage, malfunction or maintenance requirements to a supervisor. Ensure all equipment is cleaned after use and is left in a safe condition and ready to be used by the next person on duty.As part of the GMS water management processes and procedures, be responsible for flushing in wards and department areas. Record information on the flushing forms to show compliance with Health Technical Memorandum.

Change soiled screen, cubicle and window curtains as required in accordance with a curtain change programme. Remove full soiled linen bags of curtains to the collection point. Replace linen bags as required.

To be responsible for the collection and disposal of waste from ones own specific work area and the collection and storage of waste from locations in accordance to local procedures and the waste disposal policy.

Report any changes to the areas you are working in to your supervisor to ensure the correct cleaning is provided in each space i.e. change of use of an area.

To ensure areas, buildings and cleaning cupboards have been locked during (as appropriate) and after cleaning, if the area is not occupied and replace keys in compliance with local procedures.

Please note this job will attract GMS Terms and Conditions of Service (TCS) not Agenda for Change as stated.

Please see attached TCS for reference

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• English GCSE level 2
• Maths GCSE level 2

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work to deadline and complete tasks
• To be able to work unsupervised once trained
• Cleaning experience

Desirable

• Customer Service Skills

Knoweldge / Skills

Essential

• Ability to interpret written and verbal instructions
• Good Communication Skills

Desirable

• Flexible approach to working practices
• IT systems - Pay slip and information E learning , complete and maintain

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

Gloucestershire Managed Services

Address

Gloucestershire Royal

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/gloucestershire-managed-services/ (Opens in a new tab)