Domestic Assistant - average of 12.25 hours per week

at  St Elizabeth Hospice

JOB DESCRIPTION: DOMESTIC ASSISTANT REPORTS TO: CATERING & DOMESTIC TEAM LEADER ACCOUNTABLE TO: HEAD OF ESTATES BASED AT: ST ELIZABETH HOSPICE Job Summary To carry out cleaning duties throughout the Hospice and associated buildings, ensuring our high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained. Responsible for maintaining a high level of infection control throughout. KEY Responsibilities To clean and maintain to a high standard patient, staff, clinical, communal and service areas, as per cleaning schedules and regimes. Following written cleaning instructions.
Following infection control guidelines, and leading the Hospice to provide exceptional infection control at all times. Responsible for stocking and cleaning of cleaning trollies, replenishment of cleaning items and consumables. Weekly Stock Management To put cleaning deliveries away and restock cleaning cupboards Maintaining of the laundry room, ensuring it does not become cluttered and overfull. Responsible for restocking of PPE requirements throughout the Hospice, maintain the PPE store so it is a safe and tidy working space.
To empty litter bins in scheduled areas, remove all domestic and clinical waste from building to rubbish compound daily, labelling and auditing as appropriate. Monitor waste disposal services, reporting any concerns to the Catering & Domestic Team Leader. To carry out in-depth cleaning as described in the cleaning schedule. To set up meeting rooms as and when required.
Ensure outside walkways remain clear and free of debris Tackle heavy duty jobs upon request. To carry out minor repairs Responsible for security including to lock all windows and doors in the designated areas prior to going off duty, and setting relevant intruder alarms if required. To report any faults to Maintenance Department, using the helpdesk or emergency call out as appropriate. To report near misses and incidents, using the SHE portal To keep entrances clean, inside and out, as per cleaning schedule.
To check and clean fridges weekly, as per cleaning schedule. Undertake training as and when required. Correct use of cleaning chemicals following and maintain to COSHH regulations at all times Carrying out porting duties as and when required, for example hospitals runs, blood collections and controlled drug collections. Coordinate with Senior Domestic Assistant / Catering & Domestic Team Leader regarding daily cleaning requirements & prioritise daily workload.
To work additional hours when necessary and to provide cover for annual leave and sickness When working in IPU to liaise with the shift coordinator regarding IPU requirements. To work in other areas of the Hospice as required. Personnel Responsibilities To recognise indications of staff stress and to facilitate staff support. To participate in the induction of all new staff as required.
To recognise the value of volunteer contribution and play an active part in their support & development where appropriate. Educational Responsibilities To participate in the Hospice education programme. To give feedback from attended education programmes/study days. Personal Responsibilities To devise with the Catering & Domestic Team Leader a personal development plan in line with the Hospice objectives and personal needs.
To maintain and increase personal professional skills. Organisational Responsibilities To work at all times within the policies of the Hospice and act within Care Standards at all times. To uphold the hospice and individual teams values at all times. To ensure effective use of resources.
To respect at all times the confidentiality of information covering patients, staff and volunteers. To play an active part in the development and maintenance of good relationships with all who have business with the Hospice. To promote the Hospice philosophy of care towards patients, relatives and visitors. Because of the special nature of the Hospice and its work, the post holder may on occasion be asked to undertake other duties to help maintain our high standard of care.

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