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Evening Cleaner
Location:Harlow
Job Type:Temporary
Duration of booking:This is temporary role ongoing role with no end date specified at this stage
Proposed start date:ASAP
Sector:Healthcare
Base:Hospital
Band:2
Pay Rates:
12.82 paye inclusive of holiday pay
Working Days and Hours:Monday to Friday working 5pm to 8pm
Job Summary
The role of the Domestic Assistant is to provide a high-quality environmental cleanliness service which supports the delivery of patient centred care.
Duties
- To follow cleaning procedures/work schedules to ensure that environmental cleaning standards are achieved and maintained.
- To adhere to all Domestic/Support Services Policies and Procedures including; COSHH, Colour Coding, Food Safety Regulations, Waste Management, etc.
- Carry out cleaning duties in all areas as detailed on work schedule or as instructed. Areas will include; clinical areas, sanitary areas, kitchens, waiting areas/circulation areas, offices, etc.
- To observe correct use and care of machinery, equipment and materials.
- Empty and clean waste bins, removing of waste bags and placing for collection.
- To carry out isolation/discharge cleaning which involves removal and replacement of screens using safety steps.
- Take and record refrigerator temperatures
- To assist with ordering and maintaining stocks of supplies.
- Practice a good standard of hygiene in all aspects of work, and maintain a high standard of personal hygiene.
- Be responsible for opening and locking up of work areas, where necessary.
- Report all accidents and defects in equipment immediately to the Supervisor/ Assistant Domestic/Support Services Manager or Head of Department.
- To attend all mandatory and other training when scheduled and apply it to the job.
- To co-operate and communicate with ward or department staff and work together as a team.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Ability to accept responsibility, to use initiative, to be accountable and cope with difficult situations in a calm manner.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.
- Effective communication skills to meet the needs of the post in full.
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality in the work place.
Questions
Do you have experience working as a Cleaner in the NHS?
Do you have experience working as a Cleaner/Domestic Assistant in the healthcare sector?
Do you have experience working as a Cleaner or Domestic Assistant?
Are you looking for temporary work?
Do you meet the criteria above and available to start immediately?
