Healthcare Cleaning Operative

The post holder will: Be part of a comprehensive domestic cleaning service at South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Perform domestic duties including deep clean in line with National Cleaning Standards and Operational Procedures. Assist in the provision and maintenance of a high quality, customer responsive service by providing general linen service duties. To be responsible to a high standard of cleanliness in clinical areas, offices, public areas and external areas using the appropriate recognised cleaning methods. Responsible for advanced and deep cleaning projects including internal and external windows, carpets and high level dusting (dependant on work area) Responsible for identifying areas to be cleaned, plan and organise a cleaning programme with relevant ward or departmental staff, ensuring patient, staff and visitor safety is not compromised. Operating cleaning equipment, machinery in accordance with manufacturers instruction ensuring that it is in a good
clean working order, reporting faults immediately to supervisor. Use the correct use of PPE appropriate to the area and task undertaken in line with Trust policies. Ensuring the colour coded equipment used is appropriate to the area and task undertaken. change curtains on rotation or in the event of infection. Follow policy and run all water taps/showers in designated areas on a daily basis and record on checklist. Check out spot cleaning to ensure spillages and incidents are dealt with swiftly and efficiently, supported by clinical staff as appropriate. To adhere to all relevant COSHH assessments and safety data sheets when preparing, using and disposing of cleaning chemicals. To have a good understanding of COSHH and to report any issues to your supervisor. Assist patients to feel at ease in the hospital environment, responding to directional requests, referring enquiries to the appropriate staff. For further job information, please see attached documents.