Domestic Cleaner

You will be working Saturday and Sunday, 08:00 to 20:00, 22 hours per week, on a permanent, part-time basis.

Main Duties & Responsibilities of the Role:

• To work in accordance with the day-to-day tasks and activities, as assigned
• Work to standard operational procedures
• Performance of duties in accordance with approved methods, frequencies and standards
• Use of equipment machinery, COSHH and cleaning materials as directed
• Compliance with the uniform policy
• Attend relevant training courses as directed
• Adopt a flexible approach when undertaking domestic duties as part of a team, including colleagues and other staff, working towards the highest possible standards of patient care
• Ward cleaning and use of machinery as necessary
• Completion of Datix reporting system
• Perform cleaning standards to National Standards and Quality assurance procedures on wards and Departments, take corrective action when necessary
• Liaises with wards, departments and accommodation
• Report accidents at work and defects with machinery and buildings.
• Complete training in conjunction with the Domestic Services Training protocol
• Maintain departmental records including cleaning checklists
• Requirement to support and participate in audits as required
• Adhere to all cleaning schedules for all areas across the site
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and members of Trust staff
• Communicate with tact and sensitivity in contact and communication with patients and service users
• Fosters good working relationships within own team and across the wider teams

• Treat patients and service users with dignity and respect.
• Ensure that confidentiality is maintained, when in contact with patients and service users
• Replenish all supplies of cleaning materials ensuing stock levels are maintained
• To complete own time sheets/work records accurately and submit them on time

Scope of the Role:

• Work in cooperation with colleagues, infection control and other staff in all areas to achieve high standards of cleanliness
• Ensure that premises are locked and secured upon completion of duties, where appropriate
• Ensure compliance with mandatory training and attend other relevant training courses, as directed
• Implement policies and make recommendations to improve or change work practices for own area
• Performance of duties in accordance with approved methods, frequencies and standards, adhering to policy & national cleaning standards
• May be required to work unsocial hours
• Could be required to work flexible hours or work on another site
• Contact with ill patients within clinical areas
• Comply with the Trust`s uniform policy