Domestic Assistant

QE Facilities•Gateshead, NE

About The Position

To ensure that premises managed by QE Facilities Ltd are presented in such a manner as to promote an image of high standards of cleanliness, order, and patient/ client well-being. Specifically those areas within the job holder’s responsibility are clean; maintenance needs are noted and reported; and that support is provided to ensure that patient and staff environments are maintained at an optimal level to enhance the patient experience. 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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.