Domestic Assistant (Cleaner)

Job Title -Domestic Assistant

Hours per week - Various Hours Available

Shift pattern - 8:00 - 16:00; 14:00 - 22:00

Perm/Fixed Term-Permanent

Salary - £22,383 Per Annum Pro Rata

Closing Date: 30th June 2024

Interview Date: TBC

Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship for this role.

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

George Eliot Hospital is a great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

Careers a George Eliot - 'Where you make a difference'

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:

E ffective Open Communication

e x cellence and safety in everything we do

C hallenge but support

E xpect respect and dignity

L ocal health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances.

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

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