Hotel Services Assistant - Domestic
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Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Domestic Cleaner to become part of our DCHS Domestic Team based at Whitworth Hospital, Matlock.
We are looking for enthusiastic team member who is motivated, eager to learn and to develop and wants to make a difference to our patients’ experience and who demonstrates values and personal qualities that support the DCHS way of working.
What really matters to us is providing everyone of our patients with an excellent experience, a service that really cares and one that delivers the right outcome, and we achieve this every day.
We require a domestic assistant to work 12 hours per week. This will be Monday to Friday 5.30pm to 8pm.
Although previous experience is desirable, this is not essential as full training is provided.
Main duties of the job- To provide a high quality domestic cleaning service to hospital, health centre and clinic settings.
- Working either individually or as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe environment is maintained for patients, staff and visitors in accordance with the National Standards of Cleanliness.
- To follow a work schedule whilst being flexible, being prepared to work at other sites should service demands dictate.
- Cleaning eg of sanitary ware, treatment rooms, waiting, office and kitchen areas, mirrors, high and low dusting, washing of tiled services and paintwork, curtain changing.
- Ensure incidents are raised and recorded accurately, within required timeframes, via appropriate system ie Datix.
- Care and safe use of mechanical equipment eg floor scrubbers.
- Replenishing disposable items eg hand towels and ensure correct use and storage of cleaning agents and equipment.
- Disposal of waste in accordance with the Trust Waste Policy.
- Accurate completion of documentation eg own time sheet and Barrier or Terminal cleans.
- Comply with Infection Control policy/guidelines including colour coding system.
- Be aware of site security whilst undertaking duties eg closing of windows and doors securely.
- Wear protective clothing.
- Maintain equipment and materials in a clean, tidy condition and report any faulty equipment in a timely manner.
- Comply with Health and Safety regulations.
- Attend all required Trust and service specific training.
- Demonstrate and explain working practices to new starters.
Working for our organisation
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.
During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria- not essential
- desirable
Skills
Essential criteria- not essential
- experience desirable
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.
We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre. Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community.As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.
DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign. The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.
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Our vision “to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work”
Our values:
- To get the basics right
- To act with compassion and respect
- To make a difference
- To value and develop teamwork
- To value everyone’s contribution because everyone matters
The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.
We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis. If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.
Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.