Domestic Assistant

Job Title: Domestic Assistant

Location: Whitehead

Pay Rate: £12.71

Duration: Ongoing temporary

Benefits:

• Weekly pay
• Holiday pay
• Flexible start and finish times
• 30 hours per week
• Ongoing temporary opportunity
• Opportunity to gain supervisory experience within a healthcare environment
• Carry out a range of floor maintenance duties, including vacuuming and the safe use of buffing and floor-scrubbing machines.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout sanitary and clinical areas.
• Clean furniture, fixtures and fittings, including routine dusting and both high- and low-level cleaning.
• Safely remove, clean and rehang bed screens, curtains and other related items as required.
• Clean walls, windows, glass partitions and other surfaces, including periodic carpet-cleaning duties when required.
• Collect and dispose of waste appropriately, replacing waste sacks and replenishing essential supplies such as hand towels, soap and toilet rolls.
• Comply fully with all Trust policies, procedures and instructions relating to Domestic Services, Catering, Health and Safety and infection prevention and control.
• Complete all assigned cleaning duties in accordance with established cleaning schedules, ensuring that duties are appropriately signed and dated.
• Follow approved cleaning methods and work schedules when using cleaning equipment and when cleaning different surfaces, floors and areas.
• Wear all protective clothing and personal protective equipment provided and comply with COSHH, Health and Safety and other relevant statutory requirements at all times.
• Maintain a professional, respectful and helpful approach when interacting with patients, visitors, colleagues and other Trust staff.
• Report any hazards, defects, incidents or concerns promptly to the appropriate supervisor and take appropriate action in accordance with Trust procedures.

What We're Looking For

You will need:

• Previous experience working as a Domestic Assistant
• Previous supervisory experience
• Good knowledge of COSHH regulations and safe working practices
• Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• The ability to lead, support and motivate a team

Apply Now

If you are interested in this opportunity, please upload your CV using the link provided, and a member of the team will be in touch.