Domestic Assistant - Oxford, United Kingdom - Your World Healthcare

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Description

Domestic Assistant

Sector:
Healthcare


Working days and hours:
Full time, a mix of 7am to 3pm and 2:30pm to 7:30pm across Monday to Sunday (5 shifts)


Temporary:
Expected to last 2 and a half months with a potential extension


Location:
Littlemore, Oxford


Pay Rates:
£10.69 PAYE Inclusive of Holiday


Brief description of role:

Provision of an effective and efficient cleaning and patient related service throughout the hospital


Duties:


  • Vacuum carpets, ensuring cleanliness.
  • Carry out damp dusting of furniture and fittings and at high and low levels.
  • Mop floor areas and maintain floors using electrical equipment when necessary.
  • Check electrical equipment is in good condition and currently PAT tested.
  • Clean toilets, baths and washbasins.
  • Empty all bins and dispose of waste appropriately, ensuring waste management regulations are followed.
  • Clean equipment after use.
  • Assist with ward or departmental duties as appropriate.
  • Undertake first wipe cleaning of bodily fluids as required
  • Guard against the potential risk associated with needlestick injuries, especially in toilet areas.
  • Wear uniform and protective clothing provided, as instructed.
  • Make beds as requested.
  • Collect food and linen stores as required.
  • Comply with infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
  • Comply with responsibility to safeguard children and vulnerable adults, ensuring attendance at appropriate training.

Administration

  • Ensure accurate records are kept as required, particularly in relation to ISO 9001:2008 and staff records. Ensure accurate data input into all computerised systems
  • Ensure compliance with COSHH regulations.
  • Carry out all duties with a due regard for the health and safety, and report any accidents, faults or hazards to the supervisor or nominated safety officer for the area concerned.
  • Attend monthly domestic meetings as requested by the team leaders.

Education

  • Assist in the induction of new starters
  • Undertake continuing personal development, including mandatory and statutory updating, maintaining a personal record or portfolio.

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