Domestic Assistant

1 week ago


Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Gloucestershire Managed Services Full time

Job summary

The post holder will be part of a team providing a clean and safe environment for our service users and help to reduce the spread of healthcare associated infections (HCAI's) by undertaking general and specialist cleaning duties including Hydrogen Peroxide Vaper (HPV) if required. As part of this role the post holder will also offer a food and beverage service to patients at ward level as part of a Housekeeping role

We are looking for Domestic Assistants to work the following shifts:-

1 x Monday to Friday, 35 hours/week-

1 x Tuesday to Friday, 28 hours/ week-

3 x Monday to Friday, 25 hours/week

Please note this job will attract GMS Terms and Conditions of Service (TCS) not Agenda for Change as stated.

Please see attached TCS for reference

Main duties of the job

Responsible for cleaning in the GMS sites to the British institute of Cleaning Science and NHS standards of Cleanliness to the required work frequencies as per the work schedules. Have the ability to suggest and make changes to work schedules to improve customer experience and improve rectify any failures in cleanliness standards after routine monitoring has been completed and report completion of the rectification to your Supervisor

About us

On 1st April 2018, Gloucestershire Managed Services was launched as the wholly owned subsidiary for Gloucestershire Hospsitals NHS Foundation Trust, delivering a managed healthcare estate and facilities service covering:

o Domestic services/cleaning

o Estates maintenance and capital development

o Catering, both retail and for patient meals

o Switchboard/contact centre

o Sustainability/Compliance professional services

o Medical equipment sterilisation (CSSD)

o Portering

o Waste management

o Grounds & Gardens

o Medical engineering (supply and maintenance of medical devices)

o Security services

o Linen and Laundry

o Energy procurement and generation

o Transport and logistics

o Stores and consumable supplies

o Procurement

o Estates professional services

The GMS vision is to become the provider of choice for delivering a managed health care facility supporting its health and social care customers to deliver excellent patient care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To adhere to all aspects of Infection Control in all areas of work, including the use of colour coded equipment to ensure there is no spread of the cleaning cupboards are clean and tidy after each shift and that all equipment is left check, cleanliness and systems and process are in placeAs part of the GMS water management processes and procedures, be responsible for flushing in wards and department areas. Record information on the flushing forms to show compliance with Health Technical Memorandum

To undertake specialist deep cleaning as specified by infection control procedures, including the cleaning of bodily fluids in public and other areas.

Changing of curtains throughout the Hospital according to the curtain change programme, hang or re hang curtains not hung correctly on an ad hoc basis, replacing broken hooks and stop ends where necessary. Change curtains after an outbreak of infection as required.

When required be responsible for preparation of rooms for HPV cleaning, prepare HPV equipment for processing and complete the HPV cleaning process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good level of english and maths English GCSE level 2 Maths GCSE level 2

Desirable

British institute of cleaning science (BICS) Food hygiene level 2 NVQ Level 2 Customer Services

Experience

Essential

Ability to work to deadline and complete tasks To be able to work unsupervised once trained Cleaning experience Be physically fit

Desirable

Customer Service Skills

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

Ability to interpret written and verbal instructions Good Organisational Skills Good Communication Skills Ability to use initiative

Desirable

IT systems - Pay slip and information E learning , complete and maintain
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