Casual Domestic Assistant

Role Summary

• You will act as a key member of the domestic services team in the provision of a cleaning service within wards, departments and/or public areas within the hospital. You will work closely with the ward / department staff to ensure a high-quality standard of service is provided in accordance with the contract specifications. Main Assignments of Role Carry out general cleaning tasks, i.e. damp dusting of furniuture, fixtures, fittings, skirting and interior glass doors. Empty and dispose of domestic and clinical waste in accordance with MFT's Infection Control and Waste Disposal Policies. Carry out high- and low-level dusting of walls, ledges, perimeter fittings, paintwork. Clean all sanitary fittings and fixtures. ON-SITE SERVICES Domestic Manager Domestic Assistant Domestic Supervisor Sodexo Healthcare, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford Road Road, Manchester, M13 9WL Sodexo Limited - No 842846 England - Registered Office - One Southampton
Row - London - WC1B 5HA www.sodexo.com
• Supply and replenish consumables, i.e., paper towels, toilet rolls, soap, etc. Clean and maintain floor areas/surfaces using the appropriate equipment. Remove and re-hang shower curtains. Clean and maintain cleaning store and equipment. As determined by supervision / management, respond to any requests for an ad hoc and specialist cleaning service. Report any mechanical defects, pest sightings or building/environment faults to ward/department staff or a supervisor or manager. Collect and return keys after securing doors, windows and exits. Use and care of approved cleaning materials and equipment at all times in accordance with operator instructions. Ensure that all equipment and materials are used, cleaned, and stored safely in compliance with COSHH Regulations. Maintain appropriate levels of chemicals and equipment in area of work. Regularly check machinery and equipment, changing filters when necessary and reporting
faults as required.
• Undertake all cleaning duties in a safe manner using Hazard signs as appropriate. Work schedules prepared by the manager based on National Cleaning Services / Contractual Specifications will be adhered to as far as possible. There may be a requirement to undertake some catering related duties - dishwashing, making of toast, distribution of breakfast items and patient beverages where applicable. Floor Team (Additional Duties) Role summary: To deliver the floor cleaning plan and to maintain a clean and hygienic environment for Trust staff, patients, and their visitors in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness. To work on the scrubbing of floors and cleaning of carpets in line with the floor cleaning plan and client request as notified. To deliver a full cleaning service to wards, offices, and departments within the hospital at the prescribed times as dictated by the helpdesk, Supervisory & Management Teams,
in accordance with Work Schedules (if applicable) and activity within the area, using own initiative to plan workload and ensuring that all tasks are closed down appropriately upon completion.
• Report any mechanical defects, pest sightings or building/environment faults to a supervisor. Collect and return keys after securing door, windows and exits. Always use and care of approved cleaning materials and equipment in accordance with the operator instructions. Maintain appropriate levels of chemicals and equipment in area of work. Regularly check machinery and equipment, changing filters when necessary and reporting faults as required. Undertake all cleaning duties in a safe manner using Hazard signs as appropriate
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