Domestic Assistant

To provide a high quality domestic service throughout the hospital, maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for patients, staff and visitors in accordance with the national and organisational cleaning standards.

To provide a full cleaning service within the hospital to ward areas and departments, residential establishments and surrounding areas as required.

To carry out systematic cleaning as required with the use of machinery and Microfibre cleaning system. To practice safe handling of chemicals ensuring COSHH regulations are adhered to. Be responsible for the correct use of waste streams as set out by the Trust for the safe disposal of waste and recycling. Provide specialist cleaning ,barrier/isolation. Follow cleaning schedules in line with the national cleaning standards.

Here at George Eliot our vision to ‘excel at patient care’ takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

1. To carry out systematic cleaning as required with the use of machinery and or Microfibre cleaning system or equivalent system.

1. To practice safe handling of chemicals, always following manufacturer’s instructions and ensuring COSHH regulations are adhered to.

1. To be responsible for the correct use of waste streams as set out by the Trust for the safe disposal of waste and recycling.

1. Responsible for the ordering and stock of domestic consumables and supplies for cleaning cupboards.

1. Responsible for checking and cleaning the Microfibre cleaning equipment or equivalent system on a daily basis and reporting defects with equipment to the Domestic Supervisor.

1. Attend and participate in mandatory training e.g. fire, manual handling and COSHH and other courses which may be required. Follows Trust policies in line with their role.

1. Responsible for ensuring documentation is filled out correctly e.g. flushing records, cleaning sign off records.

1. To provide specialist cleaning (barrier/isolation) exposure to bodily fluids and frequent unpleasant working conditions e.g. cleaning toilets, odours and smells.

1. Follows cleaning schedules set out by the Hotel Services Department in line with the national cleaning standards.

1. Occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances.

1. Concentration when using all types of cleaning equipment is required, occasional/frequent.

1. To communicate with other staff/visitors/patients as required. To be friendly, courteous and helpful.