Site Assistant Duties
* Deliver catering supplies to all departments.
* Remove all waste and safely dispose in allocated bin areas ensuring bin area is clean and tidy.
* Bins must be locked at all time.
* Safely move full bins to storage area when required and replace with empty bins.
* Empty and dispose of contents of external bin receptacles and replace with new bin bag daily.
* Collect and deliver clean and soiled laundry bags and linen and store in correct facilities.
* Store C.S.S.D. bags and laboratory specimens in appropriate area to await collection.
* Report faults in equipment and the fabric of the building, record and log fault and monitor to ensure work is completed.
* Assist in the moving of equipment.
* Assist with moving patients to X-ray, Minor Injuries Unit, Physio Department and other services as and when required.
* Deliver and connect medical gases to departments when required (as per policy).
* Deliver, collect and sort all mail / parcels from departments / units and frank external post.
* Collect and deliver patient medical notes directly to individual departments.
* Responsible for receiving all stores / goods including stationery and distributing to all departments / units on a weekly basis or as and when delivered.
* Ensure the safe delivery from Pharmacy of all medication to a person in charge in the correct department / unit.
* Ensure the safe collection of all specimens by Pharmacy.
* Maintain cleanliness and carry out routine checks on site assistant vehicles as per instructions from Transport Department.
* Replenish all domestic store cupboards with stock for cleaning.
* Replenish all dispensers with paper products, soap and cleaning solutions.
* Work flexibly to meet service needs.
* Provide annual leave / sickness absence cover to the Site Assistant / Courier Driver at Cumberland Centre, Glenbourne, Mount Gould Hospital and Postal Worker at Mount Gould Hospital.
Cleaning Duties
* Corridors, stairs, floors and lift.
* Clinical areas.
* X-Ray Department.
* Minor Injuries Unit.
* Minor Operations Theatre.
* Toilets.
* Waiting Rooms.
* Reception Areas.
* Empty and clean refuse bins and cigarette stub holders.
* Clean spillages etc. following Infection Control guidelines.
* Changing curtains as and when requested.
* Deep cleaning of floors using floor cleaning equipment as requested, ie buffing machine.
* Deep cleaning of ceilings, light diffusers, extractor fans, ventilation grills, cooker hoods and walls.
* Removal of radiator covers, cleaning of radiators and refitting radiator covers.
Grounds and Gardens
* Ensure all entrances are clear of leaves and litter at all times.
* Grit / salt paths and steps during cold weather.
* Empty outside waste receptacles.
* Cleaning of all signs internal and external.
* Cleaning of porches and canopies.
* Cleaning of PVC window frames, external window sills, main entrances and external covered ways.
Health & Safety
* Responsible for locking and alarming buildings, ensuring all units are properly secured at nights and weekends.
* Responsible for unlocking and deactivating alarms in buildings.
* Respond to emergency alarms including fire / ambulance.
* Escort Funeral Directors to ward areas.
* Reporting of untoward incidents.
* Testing fire alarms on weekly basis at Cumberland Centre or as directed by Hotel Services Management Team.
* Testing panic alarms on weekly basis.
* Aid visitors to the site and adhere to Health & Safety.
* Responsible for the safe keeping of all keys to units / departments.
General
* Assist any contractors who attend site.
* Responsible for giving access to restricted areas / departments to all authorised personnel.
* Any other duties requested by the Hotel Services Management Team.
Other Responsibilities
* To attend all training sessions including mandatory training and role specific training as necessary in line with organisation policy.
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