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Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Protected health and wellbeing hours

Job summary

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Domestic Assistant to keep wards, offices and public areas clean to a high standard within a hospital setting.

You will join the domestic service team and support infection prevention, with hours Monday to Friday and bank holiday flexibility. Training and induction will be provided, and NVQ Level 1 in cleaning may be required as part of entry.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and a caring, sensitive nature.
• Willingness to complete NVQ Level 1 in cleaning if required.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient rooms, wards and toilets to high standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of communal areas and corridors.
• Follow infection prevention policies and safety procedures.
• Work as part of the domestic service team with flexible hours.

Skills

Communication skills

Caring nature

Education

NVQ Level 1 in cleaning

Job description

As aDomestic Assistantyou 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: All posts must be flexible to work Bank Holidays as required. Hours available:Monday to Friday (15hrs) 7:00-10:00 Entry Requirements -There is no entry requirement to become aDomestic 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. Domestic Assistantsare 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 aDomestic Assistantyou`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

• 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

About the Trust

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.

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.