Domestic Assistant - LRI

Job overview

Currently we have full and part time fixed term vacancies for 9 months, Monday to Friday PM/Night shifts and weekend shifts am/pm part time shifts as below:

You may be required to work in other designated locations of the Trust as well as your primary base. In particular, flexibility  is required across the three main hospital sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital). If your  initial  location  is  one  of  these  sites  excess  travel reimbursement would not apply for a permanent or temporary change of base.

Main duties of the job

The role of Domestic Assistant is a multi-skilled role which involves cleaning duties within designated patient and non-patient areas within the Trust.   The post holder will maintain good working relationships with;   •                Work colleagues throughout the Trust   •                Domestic Team Leaders   •                Domestic and Facilities managers   •                Ward and department clinical teams   •                Patients and the general public

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To carry out cleaning tasks, both specific and generic, within prescribed work schedules for designated areas, in line with Trust policies and procedures.
• To adhere to Trust infection control prevention and Control of Substances Hazard to Health (COSHH) policies in carrying out cleaning tasks.
• Ensuring that the domestic trolley and other cleaning equipment are cleaned after use and stored appropriately
• To adhere to the Trust colour coding system to prevent cross infection.
• Ensuring the correct and economical use of materials and cleaning chemicals in line with above relevant policies i.e. COSHH always seeking advice from Domestic Team Leader if in any doubt.
• Cleaning cupboard doors are secure/locked when unattended
• To remove & dispose of cardboard, household and clinical waste following adherence to waste regulations and Trust policies and procedures.
• Ensure all equipment is cleaned after use and stored securely. Ensure all cleaning products are stored securely.
• Report to your Domestic Team Leader any mechanical defects and any equipment in need of repair and any mishaps or untoward incidents.
• Able to clean and disinfect areas after body fluid spillages in non-clinical areas (after training)