Healthcare Cleaning Professional - Elmhurst

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arrived to join the small domestic team at Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre, Winsford.

Being a domestic can be a very demanding, fast paced role.  You will be expected to clean all areas within the Unit , including high risk areas to a very high standard and may be asked to assist with the transfer of patients / deliveries to the site.

We have an 18 hours per week vacancy working from 1.30pm to 7.30pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Main duties of the job

To provide a cleaning service in public, patient and staff areas in compliance with NHS guidance for standards of cleanliness and in association with Departmental/Ward managers, housekeepers and supervisors, to ensure the delivery of a quality, patient focused service. Assist with the transfer of patients / deliveries between the  hospital's  departments.

You will need to be hard working, reliable and a good team player.

If you think this could be the role for you we would like to hear from you.  Previous experience would be helpful, however, full training will be provided.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main responsibilities of the Job:

• Working in a small team, you will provide and maintain essential cleaning services in patient rooms and common areas, staff and public areas.
• To respond quickly and efficiently to cleaning requests following spillages.
• To deliver specialist cleaning processes for furnishings, floorings and surfaces.
• To clean general and patient equipment in accordance with agreed guidance from Infection Control, Elmhurst management and  the Domestic Supervisor.
• Complete written schedules of work and weekly stock / linen orders.
• To clean isolation areas, infection areas in accordance with Trust Infection Control Policy.
• Adhere to the Legionella Policy.
• To clean patient areas ready for re-occupancy.
• To assist in maintaining safe and tidy rooms / department areas eg – removing clutter, unwanted or out of date notices.
• To report problems with cleanliness to the domestic supervisor.
• To dispose of household, confidential and clinical waste in accordance with legislation and Trust policy.
• To maintain and clean manual and electrical cleaning equipment.
• To be aware of the safety of other people’s property and belongings.

Some of the Essential requirements of the Post:

• Good standard of general education, including Mathematics, and English Language & Literacy.
• Experience of working in a healthcare area.
• Experience of working with the general public.
• Teamworking.
• Good attendance record.
• Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the job description.