Our client is looking for a Domestic Assistant / Cleaner on a temporary ongoing basis (not end date specified at this stage) to work their Mental Health Centre / Hospital. 

The successful candidate may be required to communicate with the service users when on site cleaning, for more information please see the job details below.

Domestic Assistant / Cleaner 

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire

Job Type: Temporary

Duration of booking: This is a temporary ongoing role, the client may consider this person on a temporary to permanent basis

Proposed start date: ASAP

Sector: Healthcare

Base: Mental Health Centre / Hospital

Band: 2

Pay Rates: £11.68 paye inclusive of holiday pay

Working Days and Hours: Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm each day

Job Summary 

The role of the Domestic Assistant is to provide a high-quality cleanliness service which supports the delivery of mental health patient centred care.

Duties 

• To follow cleaning procedures and work schedules to ensure that environmental cleaning standards are achieved and maintained.
• To adhere to all Domestic and 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.
• 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.

Questions

Do you have experience working as a Domestic Assistant / Cleaner in the NHS or healthcare sector?

Do you have experience working as a Domestic Assistant / Cleaner?

Do you feel comfortable working in a Mental Health Centre / Hospital?

Do you meet the criteria above, looking for temporary work and available to start immediately?