Domestic Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Coalville; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Warrington Hospital is seeking a Domestic Assistant to work weekends, supporting ward cleaning and keeping clinical areas hygiene compliant with Trust protocols. You will operate cleaning machinery, manage your own equipment and stock, and collaborate with the ward or departmental housekeeper.

Prior cleaning experience is essential; basic IT to complete e-learning and clear communication skills are needed. The role focuses on maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safe handling of

Qualifications

• Basic IT skills to complete Trust e-learning.
• Demonstrable communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning tasks to meet the needs of the area.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in line with Trust cleaning protocols.
• Operate machinery such as buffing machines and vacuum cleaners.
• Move buckets of water and cleaning equipment.
• Be responsible for the correct use, security and storage of own equipment and cleaning materials.
• Maintain stock levels and use cleaning materials appropriately.
• Communicate with colleagues in connection with own job role.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the ward or departmental housekeeper.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Communication skills

Education

General education

Job description

A Domestic Assistant post at Warrington Hospital, run by North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust, working closely with the ward or departmental housekeeper. The work centres on keeping clinical areas clean to Trust protocols, operating cleaning machinery and managing your own equipment and stock. The role runs at weekends only, Saturday and Sunday 06:30 to 15:00, which sets it apart from weekday housekeeping. Prior cleaning experience is essential.

What the job involves

• Carry out cleaning tasks to meet the needs of the area
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in line with Trust cleaning protocols
• Operate machinery such as buffing machines and vacuum cleaners
• Move buckets of water and cleaning equipment
• Be responsible for the correct use, security and storage of own equipment and cleaning materials
• Maintain stock levels and use cleaning materials appropriately
• Communicate with colleagues in connection with own job role
• Maintain a close working relationship with the ward or departmental housekeeper

What’s required

Qualifications

• General standard of education

Experience

• Cleaning experience

Skills & knowledge

• Basic IT skills to complete Trust e-learning
• Demonstrable communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience of cleaning tasks in a hospital environment
• Health and safety level 1
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and processes
• Knowledge of cleaning materials and products
• Knowledge of cleaning protocols
• Knowledge of infection control, health and safety and COSHH policies
• Manual handling
• Customer care training