Domestic Assistant

Berry Recruitment Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Berry Recruitment Group is seeking Domestic Assistants to work in a hospital in Norwich. You will perform deep cleaning, terminal cleans, dusting, mopping, vacuuming and sanitising toilets and patient areas, following the Cleaning Service Plan and under the Dispatcher’s supervision.

Shifts are Monday–Friday 7am–2.30pm or Saturday–Sunday 7am–2.30pm. Long-term ongoing role requiring prior cleaning experience and willingness to undergo a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning duties such as dusting, mopping, vacuuming and sanitising areas.
• Ability to follow cleaning service plans and work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform deep cleaning, terminal cleans and routine tasks in hospital environment.
• Remove and dispose of waste according to hospital and safety protocols.
• Develop positive working relationships with hospital staff and follow Dispatcher instructions.

Job description

Berry Recruitment are currently recruiting for Domestic Assistants to work in a hospital based in Norwich.

Main duties of a Domestic Assistant:

To perform deep cleaning, terminal cleans and routine tasks as required, including dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and sanitising toilets/bathrooms and patient areas. Removing and disposing of different type of waste from hospital waste including general, contaminated and waste from bins.

The Domestic assistant will work directly under the supervision of a Dispatcher who oversees cleaning teams, allocates tasks , ensures standards are met, and responds to emergencies within an allocated time slot. This is a fast-moving job that requires good time management under pressure. Undertake other duties to meet the operational requirements of the organisation in line with the Cleaning Service Plan. Undertake other duties to meet the operational requirements in line with the Cleaning Service Plan. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with Hospital staff.

May involve direct or indirect patient contact depending on the role and to clean Blood and/or bodily fluid in public areas. You will be required to use chemical to clean.

The hourly rate is £12.71

The shifts for this role are Monday- Friday 7am-2.30pm

OR

Saturday and Sunday 7am-2.30pm

This is a long term, ongoing position.

To be considered for this role you must have previous cleaning experience and willing to undergo a DBS.

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.