Domestic Service Assistant - Hartismere Hospital

at  East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Key tasks areas: Comply with instruction from your line manager. Clean to the 49 standards set out in the National cleaning specifications 2007. To be trained in COSHH and follow guidelines in the safe use of chemicals set out by the manufacture and adhere to any Trust policies and procedures relating to cleaning and chemicals. (Infection prevention control policy) Adhere to the Health and Safety Act 1974 and report any incidents or accidents through the Trust reporting system (Datix) and to your line manager ASAP.
Adhere to the Food Safety Act 1990 and follow Trust policies and procedures relating to food safety. (Food Safety Training level 2, HACCP guidance and food safety policy) Adhere to the manual handling operations regulations 1992 and follow Trust policies and procedures. To keep patients information confidential at all times To attend Mandatory and Statuary training as required and any training related to the use of equipment and how to use chemicals to support your role. Ensure the correct PPE is worn.
I.e. Staff uniform, safety shoes, aprons and gloves, goggles, face masks. Make up, Jewellery and nail varnish to be worn to a minimum or not at all depending on Trust guidelines. Clean and check machinery daily including cables, filters, bags and report any faults to your line manager Check stock, order when supplies are low and replenish as and when required.
Ensure cleaning cupboards are kept clean and tidy at all times. To change and hang curtains every 6 months or when soiled within clinical and bathrooms areas. Clean blinds per cleaning schedule set out by the department. To remove waste (general and clinical) and dispose of in the correct waste stream.
Work as part of the ward or clinic team and respond to requests from these areas in relation to work priorities, local protocols and procedures. Adhere to cleaning schedules and complete tick sheets to ensure compliance of cleaning tasks set out by your line manager. To count, check in and put away laundry when required to support the clinical staff and to complete any documentation required. Participate in Hand Hygiene and cleaning audits as and when required.
To put stores away as and when instructed by your line manager. To report any pest control sightings or security risks to your line manager. Where applicable complete a Trust incident form. (Datix) To unlock and secure buildings and departments when required and to complete opening and closing documentation.
To support and mentor new staff members to the organisation by demonstrating new procedures and inducting them in to their role. To work in other Soft facilities roles and sites as requested by your line manager or the management structure. To work in a professional manner at all times and always present yourself with Hello my name is. to patients, internal and external people.
Maintain good communication and co-operation with colleagues within the workplace and other ESNEFT sites. Take telephone calls from internal and external people. Responsible for completing your own timesheets and annual leave cards and submitting to your manager for authorisation. To sign in and out at the end of your shift.
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