Domestic Support Worker

To maintain a clean and hygienic environment for Trust staff, patients and their visitors in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness., To deliver a full cleaning service to wards, offices and departments within the hospital at the prescribed times and in accordance with Work Schedules and activity within the area, using own initiative to plan workload., Main Tasks are:

Empty and dispose of domestic and clinical waste in accordance with the Trust's Infection Control and Waste Disposal Policies.

Carry out general cleaning tasks i.e. damp dusting of all furniture, fixtures, fittings, skirting's and interior glass doors.

Carry out high and low level dusting of walls, ledges, perimeter fittings, paintwork.

Clean all sanitary fittings and fixtures.

Supply and replenish consumables i.e. paper towels, toilet rolls, soap etc.

Clean and maintain floor areas/surfaces using the appropriate equipment.

Clean the kitchen, fixtures and appliances.

Clean and maintain Cleaning Store and equipment.

As required and under supervision respond to any requests for ad-hoc and specialist cleaning, adhering to Infection Control Guidelines.

Other Duties:

Report any mechanical defects, pest sightings or building/environment faults to a supervisor.

Collect and return keys after securing door, windows and exits.

Use all PPE as required.

Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and be presentably dressed at all times wearing the correct uniform and identification.

Use and care of approved cleaning materials and equipment at all times 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

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