Domestic Assistant

The post holder will be required to carry out general cleaning duties, in clinical and non-clinical areas to the recognised standards across the Atlas portfolio.

The role will be working in community Health Centres, cleaning both clinical and non-clinical areas.

It is essential to hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle, as you will be required to travel between sites with the Atlas footprint to deliver the role.

Please be aware that with this role you may require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), further information will be provide if you are successful for interview.

The duties and responsibilities are
- Regular vacuuming and occasional shampooing of carpeted areas using carpet cleaning machinery.
- Regular maintenance of hard floors using a buffing machine i.e. spray cleaning, scrubbing and buffing.
- Regular high and low damp dusting including all worktops, ledges, skirting, picture frames, notice boards, radiators, desks and shelving and general fixtures and fittings.
- Daily cleaning of all washbasins, toilets, sluice sinks and sanitary fittings including replenishment of soap and hand towel dispensers and toilet tissue, as necessary.
- Routinely clean all internal glazing i.e. partitions, door glazing and mirrors.
- Daily emptying of clinical and domestic waste containers and litter bins using colour coded bags including removal to storage at approved locations
- Ensuring that premises are secure by locking all doors, activating intruder alarms and reporting any suspicious behavior.
- Acquiring an understanding of departmental guidance notes and following procedures therein.
- Reporting faults to cleaning equipment and damage to furniture, fittings and décor to the relevant level of seniority.
- Stock control i.e. regular ordering of cleaning materials and equipment, by completion of the relevant forms.
- Using only materials and equipment provided by Atlas BFW Management Ltd and ensuring they are securely locked away when not in use.

**We are**:
As experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire.

Our teams ensure our clients’ properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and visitors.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support the Trust’s frontline clinical services and assist with the delivery of patient care, through our service provision.

Our profits are used to help grow our business, whilst providing additional employment, training and development opportunities for local people.

**Visit**: bfwml.co.uk for further information.

The duties and responsibilities are
- Regular vacuuming and occasional shampooing of carpeted areas using carpet cleaning machinery.
- Regular maintenance of hard floors using a buffing machine i.e. spray cleaning, scrubbing and buffing.
- Regular high and low damp dusting including all worktops, ledges, skirting, picture frames, notice boards, radiators, desks and shelving and general fixtures and fittings.
- Daily cleaning of all washbasins, toilets, sluice sinks and sanitary fittings including replenishment of soap and hand towel dispensers and toilet tissue, as necessary.
- Routinely clean all internal glazing i.e. partitions, door glazing and mirrors.
- Daily emptying of clinical and domestic waste containers and litter bins using colour coded bags including removal to storage at approved locations
- Ensuring that premises are secure by locking all doors, activating intruder alarms and reporting any suspicious behavior.
- Acquiring an understanding of departmental guidance notes and following procedures therein.
- Reporting faults to cleaning equipment and damage to furniture, fittings and décor to the relevant level of seniority.
- Stock control i.e. regular ordering of cleaning materials and equipment, by completion of the relevant forms.
- Using only materials and equipment provided by Atlas BFW Management Ltd and ensuring they are securely locked away when not in use.