Band 2 Domestic Assistant

• To ensure the environment is cleaned in line with the national cleaning standards
• Using electrical machinery
• Cleaning medical/hard equipment.
• Report maintenance issues
• Undertake enhanced cleaning when required

• Responsible for the safe and effective delivery of the Cleaning service.
• Undertake scheduled cleaning tasks, including the cleaning of clinical equipment, as per schedules.
• Uphold all Infection Prevention and Control measures as required within the Trust.
• Ensuring that all domestic consumables are available at all times in the appropriate dispenser/holder.
• Undertake ad-hoc cleaning tasks as required by the Senior Housekeeper and/or clinical staff.
• Ensuring Health & Safety in the workplace Legislation is adhered to.
• Report the need for any estates maintenance requests to the Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement and liaising with the Housekeeping Supervisor to develop those improvements

• Please ensure you check your TRAC account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process.
• Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including BUSINESS EMAIL ADDRESS, telephone contact details and postal address

Desirable

• Full understanding and knowledge of cleaning schedules and frequencies.
• Good knowledge of COSSH, Health & safety in the workplace and. Safe Systems of Working.

Essential

• Good communication skills to engage with a variety of people.
• Flexible in working practices and hours.
• Ability to be able to follow clear instructions.
• Ability to show empathy and understanding of patient's needs.
• Good understanding of policies and procedures.
• To be proactive in ensuring effective relationships are maintained.
• To work well and effectively in a team or alone.