Domestic Assistant - Dewsbury, United Kingdom - The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

    The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
    The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Dewsbury, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Permanent
    Description

    Job summary

    Domestic Assistants support the Trustto provide a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our patients, staff and visitors.

    Working to the National Standards ofCleanliness and Trust policy and procedures this role will involve generalcleaning in both clinical and non-clinical areas.

    If you are considering a career in theNHS or looking for a change, if you are highly motivated, have a can-doattitude and enjoy meeting people, then we invite you to apply for the positionof Domestic Assistant and join our team.

    Previous experience of working in ahealthcare setting or working with the public would be desirable, although wewill provide you with all the support and training you need to thrive in therole.

    We have available various shifts patterns to suit your availability and it will enable you to enjoy a good work-life balance which can be discussed at the interview stage.

    Dewsbury Hospital -

    6 hours Sat & Sun - evenings

    25 hours Mon Fri - mornings

    11 hours Sat & Sun - mornings

    15 hours Mon-Fri evenings.

    20 hours Mon-Fri evenings

    20 hours Mon-Fri - mornings

    hours Mon-Fri - mornings

    Relief Vacancy Posts.

    3 posts 20 hours Mon-Fri - mornings

    2 post 15 hours Mon-Fri evenings.

    3 posts 30 hours Mon-Fri afternoons

    1 post 6 hours Sat-Sun evenings

    2 posts 20 hours Mon-Fri and 8 hours Sat& Sun.

    Nights hours Wed, Thur & Fri

    *Pay is pro-rata for all part-time positions

    Main duties of the job

    The Domestic Assistant is responsible for general cleaning duties in all areas including clinical sanitary areas and administration areas in accordance with cleaning procedures and standards that are specified in Trust and department manuals. An outline of duties will include daily cleaning of floors, damp dusting, cleaning of toilets, bathrooms, ward kitchens and kitchen equipment. Domestic Assistants will also assist with serving beverages. Duties will also include the changing of cubicle curtains and disposal and segregation of refuse

    **Please note that this role is not on the Home Office list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.**

    About us

    We provide care and support to over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, in community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (in Wakefield).

    Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce.

    We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and the best place to receive care.

    We have a clear vision, and you could be part of this If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    2. Key Responsibilities

  • Mopping, scrubbing, buffing of floors,shampooing of carpets.
  • Vacuuming
  • Damp dusting fixtures and fittings.
  • Cleaning of sanitary areas (toilets andbathrooms).
  • Cleaning of ward kitchens and kitchen equipment.
  • Assist with the service of meals to patients, serving beverages and the collecting in of dirty crockery after meals.
  • Washing up of jugs, vases etc.
  • Disposal and segregation of refuse.
  • Removal of dirty linen to disposal room.
  • Changing of bed/cubicle curtains in accordancewith Health and Safety guidelines and procedures.
  • Bed making in residences.
  • Cleaning of rooms/bed areas following anoutbreak of infection.
    • Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • Good standard of education in English and Maths.

    • Desirable

  • NVQ 1 or 2 in support services/infection control.

    • Knowledge and Awareness

    Essential

  • Good understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
  • Good understanding of high cleaning standards.
  • Good understanding of Health and Safety.

    • Desirable

  • Awareness of Moving & Handling issues.

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Good time management skills including ability to work to set deadlines.
  • Ability to work well as part of the team across site.
  • Ability to work flexibly, quickly and accurately.
  • Willingness to do on the job training.

    • Desirable

  • Previous experience in domestic work.

    • Personal Attributes

    Essential

  • Friendly and respectful of colleagues and service users.

    • Skills and Abilities

    Essential

  • Able to develop and maintain positive working relationships.
  • Maintain a safe working environment for self and others.
  • Willingness to undertake job training for role and personal development.
  • Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service.
  • Ability to understand and follow written instructions and methods of working.

    • Desirable

  • Record of efficiency,
  • Good communication and positive contributions to previous employment.
  • Proven record of excellent filing and organisational skills.

    • Other

    Essential

  • Able to satisfy Occupational Health screening.