Domestic Assistant
24 hours ago
If you are friendly, conscientious and interested in working at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the Facilities Directorate would like to hear from you.
This vacancy will include all areas of Domestic work of which full training will be provided, with the opportunity to work towards N.V.Q. Qualification. You may be required to work Bank Holidays.
27.5 hour post on a 6 week rota, Mon - Fri working over 7.30am to 20.00
You will be required to maintain the standards of cleanliness as specified throughout the work areas, by means of approved methods.
Mandatory training provided includes Manual Handling, Food Hygiene and Fire as defined by the Trust policies. The post will be based at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, but the post holder may be required to work at other sites within the Trust and to cover a variety of shifts over a 24 hour 7 day period.
Essential Criteria
- Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate or must be achieved within 6 months of start date
- Basic Numerate & Literate Skills
- Knowledge of cleaning products i.e. COSHH
- Previous domestic experience
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control
Desirable Criteria
- NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Knowledge of using heavy duty cleaning equipment
- Knowledge of cleaning infected areas e.g. MRSA
- Customer Service training
NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.
**Able to complete a range of routine work procedures such as**:
Cleaning of floor areas as scheduled by means of vacuuming, mopping, buffing and spray cleaning.
Undertake “deep cleans” in areas where infection is present.
Removal of rubbish including domestic and clinical waste from designated areas to disposal point.
Cleaning of sanitary areas, toilet, sinks, shower cubicles and staff changing areas.
Damp dusting of all surfaces, ledges, shelves, curtain rails.
Cleaning of internal glass.
Taking down and putting up of curtains.
Scheduled cleaning of chairs.
Scheduled cleaning of carpets.
To wash walls (shoulder height) fittings and windows where required.
Use all equipment and materials in a correct and safe manner.
Report all faults queries or problems to the Ward Manager/Domestic Supervisor.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all work areas.
Carry out any urgent spot cleaning and spillage.
Any other duties as deemed appropriate.
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