Domestic Assistant

• Providing a high quality domestic service in a way that is conducive to patient care ensuring legislative and policies are adhered to.
• Follow cleaning specifications and use appropriate equipment and materials.
• Work closely with other staff to ensure a safe and pleasant environment.
• To carry out floor maintenance i.e. mopping & displaying "wet floor" warning cones. Shampoo carpets and corridor mats on a systematic basis.
• Removing waste and clinical waste bags ensuring correct bags and procedures are followed.
• Use chemicals/cleaning agents in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. To only use chemicals which are supplied by the Trust and store under lock and key ensuring COSHH regulations are adhered to.
• Machinery used in a safe manner as per instructions/training.
• Undertake deep clean, clinical clean, admission and infection cleans as required by infection control procedure including removal, laundering, and hanging of curtains.
• To observe the colour coded cleaning system used within the wards, health centres and departments.
• Wear the protective clothing and uniform supplied by the Trust, maintaining a neat and tidy appearance and high standards of personal hygiene.
• Complete Trust mandatory training in a timely manner; attend meetings, one to ones and appraisal meetings. Keep self-informed on Trust matters.

Essential

• General education including literacy and numeracy
• An understanding of the importance of health and safety
• An understanding of the importance of hygiene

Essential

• Experience in a similar role or industry