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Woodford Green, London, Greater London
Domestic Assistant
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Contract Type: Contract |
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Salary: £8.72 per hour |
Overview
A rare opportunity has opened for Domestic Assistants at an East London hospital via Serco, a leading provider of public services in the UK. As with most healthcare providers, the hospital is reaching out for additional staff in many crucial roles. Domestic Assistants being among them. As such the fee for attaining Disclosure and Barring Service clearance has been waivered to ensure those willing and able to help in key worker roles, can, where possible. The hospital which provides a full range of general inpatient, outpatient and day case services, as well as maternity services and a 24-hour Emergency Department and Urgent Care Centre, has a strong reputation as a centre of excellence for various specialist services. Reporting to the Domestic Supervisor, your role's purpose is to work as an integral part of the ward catering team ensuring high quality service is provided to the patients. They will be responsible for their cooperation during the patient meal and beverage services in accordance with the Ward Timing Schedule. The post holder will contribute and organise the maintenance of a hygienic and clean environment for patients, staff and visitors to ensure the highest standards are met at all times. You will be responsible for: Present a domestic cleaning service to patients and staff within the Trust as defined in Service Level Specifications and Standard Operating Procedures. Clean to a hygienic standard, following work procedures that incorporate all quality standards laid down by the client or Serco and Environment Audits. Clean floors, work surfaces, furnishings and related equipment manually and by use of machines, understanding and adhering to work schedules and Standard Operating Procedures. Empty, dispose and replace clinical and domestic waste as directed and ensure that waste is disposed of correctly. Ensure that all equipment and materials required to perform all cleaning tasks are maintained in a hygienic and safe condition and any deviation in store levels or suitability of equipment is reported to the Team Leader for action. Ensure that high personal hygiene and infection control standards are maintained in relation to personal tasks Ensure that all work is carried out in line with Health and Safety, Quality and Serco and Trust policies and procedures. Participate as a full member of the team, e.g. supporting and training other staff, participating in team meetings, working flexibly as required to cover other members of the team. Undertake other ad hoc duties as prescribed by manager and within scope of skill and capability Essential skills: - General cleaning, operating machinery, lifting water filled buckets - Basic skills training, including accreditation by British Institute of Cleaning Science - Full knowledge of Serco and Trust working practices and procedures and Health and Safety requirements - Good communication skills, e.g. communicating with colleagues and supervisors, Trust staff and patients where necessary - Good customer care skills, e.g. for communicating with Trust staff and patients - Completing of mandatory training, e.g. manual handling/risk assessment/fire safety training - Must be flexible and adaptable Additional/Special Features of this role include: - Being able to balance conflicting priorities within the given time - Maintain level of general awareness during working day So if you're looking for work and willing to become part of the front line effort faced by all healthcare staff at present, we want to hear from you today.