Facilities Assistant

Care to join our Facilities Management team as a Facilities Assistant? You will carry out a range of duties associated with the provision of professional cleaning, catering and patient support activities. At all times the position demands the respect of patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality. You will:

• Communicate and work with Hospital staff and Patients to include members of the public and external contacts , Facilities Manager, Matron, ward manager and ward staff and other colleagues in the Trust
• Work without direct supervision and work within the schedules prepared by the facilities management team.
• You can make decisions regarding the order of their work to fit in with area procedures, priorities and patient needs., To carry out all routine and ad-hoc cleaning duties including infection control procedures.
• To work within and complete the Trust Cleaning Method Statement Manual.
• To prepare and provide a food delivery service to patients, visitors and staff as requested.
• Carry out all tasks according to policies and food safety guide inclusive of HACCP.
• To provide a collection and delivery service, for relevant service departments.
• Cleaning and safe storage of all Patient support equipment
• Assist with the unloading of supplies, correct storage, and distribution to departments.
• Use all PPE as required. These may include gloves, aprons, masks, and headwear and other items.
• Reporting relevant pest infestations, equipment faults and need for repairs.
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