Hospital Domestic Assistant (DBS Required)

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Job description

Domestic Assistant

Due to the current high demand on the NHS at the moment, we are looking for a number of Domestic Assistants to deliver a professional and customer focused service across a number of hospitals based in London.

Role Title: Domestic Assistant

Location: London

Salary: £8.91 p/h, rising to £11.08 p/h after 12 weeks.

Hours: Flexible - days/nights

Role

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 procedure 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 an 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

Experience:

General cleaning, operating machinery, lifting water filled buckets
Ability to read, write and converse clearly in English.
Basic awareness of Health & Safety working practices.
Previous experience working within a hospital or service environment preferred.
Customer service skills including clear verbal communication.
Understand the importance of patient care, infection control and safety.
Current Enhanced DBS (CRB) would be advantageous. (We can arrange one for you if you do not have one).

These positions may include working within areas of the hospital currently dealing with Covid-19 patients. All relevant Personal Protective Equipment will be provided, however if you fall into a high-risk category, or suffer from any underlying issues, then please take these into account before applying.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

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