Domestic Assistant

Job overview

To join our team delivering a full cleaning service within Alder Hey Trust in accordance with the Alder Hey Cleaning Policy and the procedures detailed.

Main duties of the job

Ensure a clean environment (clinical and non-clinical areas) for patients and all other users of Trust premises General cleaning duties including the regular cleaning of floors, sanitary areas, damp cleaning fixtures and other hard surfaces

Other periodic cleaning duties such as high dusting, deep cleaning fixtures, changing curtains etc according to the required schedule

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness to comply with the current National Cleaning Standards and any other relevant guidance
• Make own judgement on routine cleaning duties, working within Trust policies and procedures.
• Use Trust issued chemicals, materials and equipment (including pushing cleaning machinery) in accordance with training provided
• Have knowledge and comply with Trust policies and procedures and in particular Infection Prevention and Control and Health and Safety Policies.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.