Job summary
CHoICEFacilities Services are seeking a passionate, hardworking and reliableindividual to join our team and fulfil the role of Domestic Assistant
The role of aDomestic Assistant is an exciting opportunity for people who are motivated,flexible, task focused and have excellent communications skills.
If you areambitious, caring, team player and strive to deliver high standards services,we would like to hear from YOU!
As a DomesticAssistant you would be responsible for maintaining an acceptable standard ofcleanliness in the allocated areas using the correct cleaning methods,frequencies, materials and equipment, cleaning to the National Standards of HealthcareCleanliness 2021. Cleaning is carried out in wards and departments throughoutthe organisation.
CHoICEFacilities Services work together;
To delivernationally recognised high quality, safe, cost effective services for thepeople, patients and stakeholders.
To attract andretain employees who are proud to recommend our services.
To deliver awide range of high quality, effective and compliant Facilities Management (FM),Procurement and Pharmacy Services.
CHoICEFacilities Services provide a wide range of services including DomesticServices based over South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust sites.
To join afriendly, organised and positive working environment, apply for the role ofDomestic Assistant.
Previous applicants neednot apply, thank you.
Main duties of the job
To carry out all cleaning assigned, making full use ofguidance and training given, using checklists provided.
Provide a beverage service to patients and visitors asrequired.
Ensure all necessary equipment/machinery is fit forpurpose before use and ensure is cleaned and correctly stored after use.
Use all materials and consumables in accordance withlaid down practices.
Collection, segregation and disposal of wastematerials, replacement of liners, in accordance with policies.
Packing, sorting, delivering and collection of linen.
Undertake manual and mechanical cleaning activities inaccordance with the cleaning schedule.
Ensure that all cleaning schedules are completed andchecked on a daily basis.
Refilling of all dispensers including soap, handtowels, toilet rolls and all paper rolls
Provide emergency and ad hoc cleaning as required.
Cleaning in close proximity to patients includingbeds, windows, curtain rails, window ledges, tables and lockers.
Work safely at all times giving due consideration tothemselves and others.
Use the appropriate work equipment and PPE provided,reporting any maintenance, safety deficiencies and incidents to a member of thesupervisory team
Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by management.
Maintaining cleanliness of entrances, work areas and grounds as necessary
Shift Pattern
WashingtonPrimary Care Centre Mon-Fri 0600-0900
About us
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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.
Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.
Note we will not accept applications found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible formaintaining an acceptable standard of cleanliness in the allocated areas usingthe correct cleaning methods, frequencies, materials and equipment, cleaning tothe National Standards of Healthcare cleanliness 2021. Cleaning is carried outin wards and departments throughout the organisation.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Please note the Trust are not able to offer SkilledWorker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI thresholdrequirements. Applicants are requestedto consider this when making their application.Please visit for further information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Basic Numeracy and Literacy education
Desirable
2. Cleaning experience
3. Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
4. Ability to accept and prioritise instructions
Desirable
5. Previous experience working with cleaning machinery
Experience
Essential
6. Good understanding of cleaning services
Desirable
7. Cleaning experience
8. Experience of working in a healthcare environment
Physical skills
Essential
9. Combination of bending/lifting/standing and walking with frequent requirement for physical effort.
Desirable
10. Able to undertake varied manual handling tasks including; use of machinery, movement of beds and other equipment.
11. Ability to work in busy environment