Band 2 Domestic Assistant
- Birmingham
- £24,465 per year
- Permanent
- Part-time
- To ensure the environment is cleaned in line with the national cleaning standards
- Using electrical machinery
- Cleaning medical/hard equipment.
- Report maintenance issues
- Undertake enhanced cleaning when required
- Please ensure you check your TRAC account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process.
- Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including BUSINESS EMAIL ADDRESS, telephone contact details and postal address
- Responsible for the safe and effective delivery of the Cleaning service.
- Undertake scheduled cleaning tasks, including the cleaning of clinical equipment, as per schedules.
- Uphold 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 tasks as required by the Senior Housekeeper and/or clinical staff.
- Ensuring Health & Safety in the workplace Legislation is adhered to.
- Report the need for any estates maintenance requests to the Housekeeping Supervisor.
- Identify areas for continuous improvement and liaising with the Housekeeping Supervisor to develop those improvements
- Responsible for the safe and effective delivery of the Cleaning service.
- Undertake scheduled cleaning tasks, including the cleaning of clinical equipment, as per schedules.
- Uphold 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 tasks as required by the Senior Housekeeper and/or clinical staff.
- Ensuring Health & Safety in the workplace Legislation is adhered to.
- Report the need for any estates maintenance requests to the Housekeeping Supervisor.
- Identify areas for continuous improvement and liaising with the Housekeeping Supervisor to develop those improvements
- NVQ Level 2 British Institute of Cleaning Science in Domestic Services or equivalent and a willingness to undertake within 6 months of employment.
- Good basic education Ability to read and write and numerical skills.
- Relevant experience of working within a healthcare setting.
- Experience of using electrical machinery. e.g.. Rotary machines, Steam cleaners
- Good knowledge of COSSH, Health & safety in the workplace and. Safe Systems of Working.
- Full understanding and knowledge of cleaning schedules and frequencies.
- 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 of patient's needs.
- Good understanding of policies and procedures.
- To be proactive in ensuring effective relationships are maintained.
- To work well and effectively in a team or alone.
- To deliver the highest levels of customer service promoting a professional and caring manner.
- NVQ Level 2 British Institute of Cleaning Science in Domestic Services or equivalent and a willingness to undertake within 6 months of employment.
- Good basic education Ability to read and write and numerical skills.
- Relevant experience of working within a healthcare setting.
- Experience of using electrical machinery. e.g.. Rotary machines, Steam cleaners
- Good knowledge of COSSH, Health & safety in the workplace and. Safe Systems of Working.
- Full understanding and knowledge of cleaning schedules and frequencies.
- 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 of patient's needs.
- Good understanding of policies and procedures.
- To be proactive in ensuring effective relationships are maintained.
- To work well and effectively in a team or alone.
- To deliver the highest levels of customer service promoting a professional and caring manner.