Cleaner - Domestic Assistant - Gorleston, United Kingdom - Your World Healthcare

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Description

Cleaner - Domestic Assistant

Location:
Gorleston, Great Yarmouth


Job Type:
Temporary


Duration of booking:
This is a temporary role, with no end date given


Proposed start date:

ASAP

Sector:
Healthcare


Base:
Hospital


Band:2


Pay Rates:


Day Rate Working any hours Monday to Friday 6am-8pm: £10.69 paye inclusive of holiday pay


Night and Saturday Rates Monday to Friday working any hours between 8pm-6am: £13.89 paye inclusive of holiday pay


Sunday and Bank Holidays:
£17.10 Paye inclusive of holiday pay


Working Days and Hours:

Monday to Sunday

2 Staff on each shift at all times


Job Purpose:


To provide a Cleaning Service within Wards and Departments in a Hospital setting, whilst working closely with ward / department staff to ensure high quality service provision.

There will be a requirement to undertake some catering related duties - dishwashing,distribution of water jugs for patients, distribute patient beverages and meals - where applicable


Duties

  • Responsible for cleaning all the floors, furniture, fixtures, fittings, glassware, high and low level surfaces, sanitary areas within Clinical and Non-Clinical Areas these duties will be carried out In line with the National Standards of Cleanliness andlocal operational procedures and Work Schedules.
  • Responsible for ensuring the safe disposal/packaging of waste as per the Trust'sWaste policy for example Clinical Waste, Household Waste.
  • Provision where applicable of a range of catering related duties e.g.
setting up and distributing patient beverages.

  • If working within Residential Accommodation responsible for changing and making up of beds on residents departure.
  • Reporting details of faults and failures of electrical equipment /fabric of the building to Supervisor or Ward Manager.
  • Responsible for maintaining adequate stocks of cleaning materials and consumables and requesting further supplies from supervisor.
  • Responsible for the completion of records/log sheets and personal signing in/out sheets.
  • Complete all cleaning schedules and any other relevant paperwork accurately within given timelines where applicable.
  • Responsible for safe/secure/hygienic storage of various stocks at ward / department level e.g. cleaning chemicals, consumables, dry /refrigerated food stuffs and equipment.
  • Responsible for the changing of curtains as per curtain rota.
  • Responsible for the routine cleaning of all domestic equipment.
  • The post holder will follow all guidance and procedures relating to Healthcare Associated Infection to ensure their safety and that of others, to prevent the spread of infection.
  • Work together with Department in Performance and Development Reviews.
  • It is possible that on occasion the postholder may be asked to work in other areas of the facilities service. This is not expected to be on a frequent or regular basis and would only take place after appropriate training and support was given

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

  • Cleaning and domestic experience
  • Attend all relevant Mandatory Training
  • Have the ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative
  • Have the ability to follow instructions
  • Possess good communication skills, including nonverbal communication skills
  • Ability to respond constructively to unpredictable situations
  • Be calm, focused and able to cope with work under pressure
  • Have a working knowledge of procedures and equipment relevant to the post
  • Operate mechanical and electrical machinery safely and effectively
  • Have a knowledge of Infection Control Policy, Guidelines and Procedures
  • Carry out work effectively and safely
  • Good customer care skills
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable

Questions
Do you have experience working as a cleaner in the NHS or Healthcare Sector?

Do you have experience working as a cleaner?

Are you available to work Monday to Sunday 09.00am-17.00pm?

Are you available to work Monday to Sunday 17.00pm-22.00pm?

Do you meet the criteria above and available to start immediately?

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