Domestic Assistant Advert Lillington Health Hub
We require a caring and enthusiastic individual to work part time as a Domestic Assistant within the Facilities team.
We have a part-time position available within the team. The role involves undertaking cleaning duties throughout the community healthcare building. The working pattern for this role does not involve weekend work and working pattern would be 4 hours Monday to Friday. To meeting the operational needs of the building the hours would need to be early morning or late afternoon/early evening. Timing can be discussed at interview stage.
This post will be based at Lillington Health Hub
You will need to be self-motivated, have a flexible approach to work, able to work as part of a team and have the ability to work on your own initiative.
Previous experience is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be given.
You will play a key role in ensuring our patients care and experience is enhanced through creating a clean and comfortable environment for them and being a friendly face around the community healthcare building.
To provide a high-quality domestic service, to patients, staff and visitors maintaining a clean and safe environment in accordance with the specification
SWFT Clinical Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT). The company provides a number of services such as outpatient pharmacy facilities at Warwick and Stratford and Nuneaton hospitals; estates and facilities management at Stratford hospital, Acorn House and Lillington Health Hub; private patient service and consultancy services to NHS Trusts.
Subject to the Company and individual's performance, an annual discretionary bonus will be awarded.
There is automatic enrolment to the Company pension scheme, with the Company contributing 5%.
A benefits package is available to the appointed candidate upon successful completion of the six month probationary period. This gives access to benefits such as a car lease scheme; Home & Electronics scheme; discounted leisure and travel; retail discounts and a cycle to work scheme.
Where is also access to a 24/7, 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme to support colleagues who may be facing some tough times or they need extra support with their mental well-being.
Undertaking necessary duties to ensure the upkeep of a clean and hygienic environment within the community healthcare building and associated areas. These duties will be carried out both in patient, and non-patient environments and may also entail specialised cleaning tasks. To be responsive to service needs as they arise and to constantly seek to improve the productivity and quality of the service.
Main Duties
All work must be undertaken in line with health, safety, security and Company and Trust policies and procedures, including infection control.
The post holder may work in an environment where they could be exposed to sensitive circumstances.
The post holder will be exposed to some unpleasant environmental conditions.
The effective cleaning and maintenance of all hygiene standards within a designated area and all of its facilities. Comply with the work schedules and using appropriate methods of work, ensuring any service level agreement and quality standards are met in line with Company and Trust policies.
Collection and safe removal of non-clinical and/or clinical waste within your area of work in line with Company procedures and Trust policies.
Safe storage and maintenance of appropriate stock and supplies ensuring that these are available as required within the designated area.
Ensure confidentiality, privacy and dignity is maintained at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act and in line with Company and Trust policy, where appropriate.
Conduct yourself in a professional manner whilst on Trust and Company premises.
Ensure you understand and comply with all relevant current legislation as set out in Company and Trust policies and procedures and the related documentation, including the Employee Terms and Conditions Handbook, Employee Health, Safety and Environmental Handbook and security procedures.
Responsible for securing areas after cleaning as required.
Responsible for the security of keys.
Use all mechanical and electrical equipment in a correct and safe manner, using appropriate methods of work, following training, including trolleys and cleaning equipment.
Maintain a clean, neat and tidy appearance, complying with Company and Trust uniform and hand care guidelines and high standards of personal hygiene.
Participate as required, in regular team meetings, performance reviews, job chats, return to work discussions and co-operate with accident and other investigations.
Engage in the process to identify your own personal development and training needs and attending agreed training programmes.
Report immediately, any faults or defects to Trust or Company equipment or premises, especially those which could be dangerous.
Any other duties as may be reasonably requested within the grade of the post.