Domestic Assistant

3 months ago

Oldham, United Kingdom Northern Care Alliance NHS Group Full time

Job overview
- As a Domestic Assistant you will be responsible for keeping wards, offices, and public areas clean to a high standard. You will work as part of the domestic service team, as well as part of the wider community within the hospital setting._

**_ Working Hours -_**_ There is typically a combination of full-time and part-time roles available, and you are more than likely to have a set shift pattern._
- Monday to Friday 13:45 - 20:00 - 30hrs with 15 mins break_

**_ Entry Requirements -_**_ There is no entry requirement to become a domestic _assistant, however you maybe required to complete NVQ Level 1 in cleaning. _

**_Training -_**_ When you start as a domestic you will attend an induction and all relevant training will be given._

**_ Communication skills_**_ - You will need good communication skills as well as caring and sensitive nature. _

**_Physical Fitness -_**_ There is a physical component to working as a domestic assistant as you may be on your feet for long periods of time. A combination of physical fitness and knowledge of proper lifting and manual handling techniques allows you to properly perform the full range of your duties._
- _In return you will join a supportive team environment and be provided with robust personal development opportunities and an enhanced rate for your services in line with the Agenda for Change framework._

Main duties of the job
- Domestic Assistant are responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleaning in line with infection prevention._
- _You will work from a daily/weekly schedule in both clinical and none-clinical areas, making sure that the hospital is clean, and that patients have a pleasant and safe stay._
- _As a domestic assistant you're likely to perform a range of duties that include:_
- _Cleaning patients or service user’s room/ward_
- Cleaning toilets and bathroom areas_
- Cleaning communal areas, such as lounges, dining areas and corridors_
- Clean utility room_
- Carry out deep-cleaning operations in certain areas._
- Use the most appropriate cleaning equipment for the task, this may include vacuum cleaner, mops, or electric floor cleaner._
- Using cleaning products and other chemicals safely and effectively_
- Keep up to date with safety procedures for example, fire procedures and escape routes and undertake appropriate workplace training._

Professional Duties

You will be responsible for the following within this position:

- Carrying out specific cleaning and other related duties to set procedures and standards.
- Ensure infection control policies are adhered to
- Work as part of a team, using a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise the daily duties, whilst always maintaining a professional approach.
- Ensure the cleanliness of clinical and non-clinical areas is maintained to the required standard

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to **make a difference** and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - **_care_**, **_appreciate_** and **_inspire_** - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPerson specification

Essential

Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 1 in cleaning or willing to obtain
- Previous experience working in a health care setting
- To be able to communicate effectively

Desirable criteria
- Some knowledge of COSHH
- Experience in cleaning protocols
- Knowledge of infection control.
- Understanding patient and customer focus

Essentail

Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 1 in cleaning or willing to obtain

We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Org

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