Housekeeping Assistant - 27.25 hours

Job overview

The facilities assistant ensures that the ward environment is clean and tidy complying with NHS standards, infection control and health and safety directives.

“Making the Clinic a clean, safe & comfortable place to enhance your recovery & care.”

As a Facilities Assistant, you are required to undertake a 12-month NVQ Level Apprenticeship in cleaning.

· To work in any area within the Clinic as assessed by the Domestic Supervisor.

· To perform all duties as stated on the standard operating procedure or procedure sheet for area of work assigned for.

· To operate mechanical/electrical domestic equipment and report any faults to the Facilities Supervisor. Always check electrical equipment before use.

· Responsible for the replenishing of disposable materials, i.e., hand towels, soap etc.

· Responsible for the collection and removal of waste as per waste disposal policy.

· To adhere to all Facilities Services Polices and Codes of Practice.

· To maintain the required standard of cleaning services following the correct procedure and frequencies.

· Undertake a variety of cleaning duties in line with the area/location cleaning schedules.

· Operate mechanical cleaning equipment.

· Replenish disposables and consumables.

· Safely and correctly store cleaning chemicals and equipment.

· Carry out specialist cleaning and one-off cleaning duties in line with Supervisors requirements.

If successful, staff will partake in a 4 week rota:

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General

· To work in any area within the Clinic as assessed by the Domestic Supervisor.

· To perform all duties as stated on the standard operating procedure or procedure sheet for area of work assigned for.

· To operate mechanical/electrical domestic equipment and report any faults to the Facilities Supervisor. Always check electrical equipment before use.

· Responsible for the replenishing of disposable materials, i.e., hand towels, soap etc.

· Responsible for the collection and removal of waste as per waste disposal policy.

· To adhere to all Facilities Services Polices and Codes of Practice.

· To maintain the required standard of cleaning services following the correct procedure and frequencies.

· Undertake a variety of cleaning duties in line with the area/location cleaning schedules.

· Operate mechanical cleaning equipment.

· Replenish disposables and consumables.

· Safely and correctly store cleaning chemicals and equipment.

· Carry out specialist cleaning and one-off cleaning duties in line with Supervisors requirements.

· Ensure that there is a general, pleasant, and well-maintained environment for service users – this will include looking after fixtures and fittings and hard and soft services.

· Observe good personal hygiene practices according to Local and Trust policies.

· Maintain a clean and tidy appearance.

· Wear the correct uniform and other protective clothing/items required for the role.

Working for our organisation

BWC Management Services Limited (also known as Vital Services) is a wholly-owned subsidiary company of Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust (BWC). The sole focus of Vital Services is the provision of estates and facilities services and, most importantly, the staff who provide these crucial services who are fundamental to the Trust being able to deliver world-class care. All Estates, Medical Engineering and Facilities staff are employed directly by Vital Services and although not NHS employees, are very much part of the BWC family, working together to be a world-leading team, providing world-leading care.