Domestic Assistant

Ability to make straightforward decisions on job-related issues as an individual and as part of the wider team

Follow cleaning schedules and complete cleaning tasks as detailed daily/weekly and periodic

Ability to use own initiative in response to variations in work routine seeking support as necessary

Demonstrate flexibility in terms of work area, and shift pattern to meet the needs of the service

Ensure safe storage of cleaning equipment and cleaning chemicals

Ensure delivery of cleaning materials and disposable items match delivery note, sign to record delivery

Main duties of the job

Complete daily, weekly, and regular cleaning to include cleaning of all floor surfaces, paintwork, internal glass, fixtures and fittings as defined by QE Facilities Policy, Procedures and Service Level Agreements within the designated area(s)

Organise and remove waste materials from designated areas complying with defined waste procedures for both domestic and clinical waste

Carry out sanitary cleaning in all wet areas to include toilets, basins, baths, and shower cubicles.

Maintain, and replenish cleaning materials to all designated areas to include linen in selected locations

Respond to requests for remedial cleaning after incidents/ accidents in a timely fashion

Report building defects to ensure remedial action is taken

Prepare patient area for service of patient meals,

collection of cutlery and crockery following patient meal service the washing up of all items and storage at ward level

preparation and serving of patient beverages under the guidance of nursing staff

Linen change in on-call rooms and residential accommodation curtain change in all clinical areas.

Any other duties required within remit

QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.

We provide a range of non- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).

In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.

QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate.

We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.