Domestic service assistant

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Skilled Worker, A ratingPosted 1 week ago

Job Description

Assist in the promotion and use of sustainable products.
To participate fully in the review and development of services to improve both quality and efficiency.
Communicate with other team members via verbal or written communication skills
Promote a positive image of yourself and the service.
Observe safe, correct use and care of equipment and report any defects.
Work requests are dealt with promptly and efficiently and meet the needs of the wards/departments.
Wards/Departments are maintained free of dust, dirt and moisture through the process of daily and periodic cleaning.
Transfer of infection is prevented by the additional process of effective termination cleaning of patient bed areas.
Wards/departments are maintained free from excessive refuse and kept tidy and presentable at all times.
Any other reasonable ad hoc duties as required for service provision.
Provide a catering service to the patients as and when required.
Promote positive feedback for other service users, by providing the highest standard of cleaning.
Ensure duties identified on the ward/department cleaning schedule are completed.
Comply with C.O.S.H.H regulations.
Ensure compliance with all aspects of Health and Safetylegistlation and the correct use of personal protective equipment.
To use all cleaning equipment and products in accordance with the manufacturers instruction.
To be aware of patients dietary needs and to ensure all needs/requests are met.
To understand and use the National Colour Coding Scheme.
Report any defects, breakages or hazards to the Supervisor.
To replenish stock of cleaning materials as required.
Accurate completion of time sheets and cleaning schedules.
To complete all mandatory training and use skills learnt in the workplace.
You must be able to work alone or as part of a team and have a flexible approach to your work.
The postholder will be required to support the supervisor and manager to promote good customer/patient relations.
To observe and adhere to all Trust and Departmental policies, procedures and Standing
Financial Instructions.
Ensure adherence to hygienic and safe working practices and regulations, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, keeping the environment in a safe and tidy manner.
Attend training sessions and departmental meetings as a when required.
Be flexible to other duties, appropriate to the grade that will facilitate the smooth running of the department and associated areas.

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