Domestic Assistant Casual

Sodexo France; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Casual Domestic Assistant in Manchester. You will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness within hospital wards, working closely with staff to deliver quality service. Duties include general cleaning, waste management, and adhering to safety guidelines. Ideal candidates should exhibit attention to detail and teamwork skills. This role provides important services to ensure a clean environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or domestic services preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general cleaning tasks such as dusting and waste disposal.
• Respond to requests for ad hoc cleaning services.
• Ensure equipment and materials are used safely in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Casual Domestic Assistant – Sodexo

Role Summary

You will act as a key member of the domestic services team in the provision of a cleaning service within wards, departments and/or public areas within the hospital. You will work closely with the ward / department staff to ensure a high-quality standard of service is provided in accordance with the contract specifications.

Main Assignments

• Carry out general cleaning tasks, i.e. damp dusting of furniture, fixtures, fittings, skirting and interior glass doors.
• Empty and dispose of domestic and clinical waste in accordance with MFT’s Infection Control and Waste Disposal Policies.
• 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.
• Remove and re-hang shower curtains.
• Clean and maintain cleaning store and equipment.
• As determined by supervision / management, respond to any requests for an ad hoc and specialist cleaning service.
• Report any mechanical defects, pest sightings or building/environment faults to ward/department staff or a supervisor or manager.
• Collect and return keys after securing doors, windows and exits.
• Use and care of approved cleaning materials and equipment at all times in accordance with operator instructions.
• Ensure that all equipment and materials are used, cleaned, and stored safely in compliance with COSHH Regulations.
• 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.
• Undertake all cleaning duties in a safe manner using Hazard signs as appropriate.
• Work schedules prepared by the manager based on National Cleaning Services / Contractual Specifications will be adhered to as far as possible.
• There may be a requirement to undertake some catering related duties – dishwashing, making of toast, distribution of breakfast items and patient beverages where applicable.

Floor Team (Additional Duties)

Role summary: To deliver the floor cleaning plan and to maintain a clean and hygienic environment for Trust staff, patients, and their visitors in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness.

• To work on the scrubbing of floors and cleaning of carpets in line with the floor cleaning plan and client request as notified.
• To deliver a full cleaning service to wards, offices, and departments within the hospital at the prescribed times as dictated by the helpdesk, Supervisory & Management Teams, in accordance with Work Schedules (if applicable) and activity within the area, using own initiative to plan workload and ensuring that all tasks are closed down appropriately upon completion.
• Report any mechanical defects, pest sightings or building/environment faults to a supervisor.
• Collect and return keys after securing door, windows and exits.
• Always use and care of approved cleaning materials and equipment 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.
• Undertake all cleaning duties in a safe manner using Hazard signs as appropriate.
• Ensure that all equipment and materials are used and stored safely in compliance with COSHH regulations.

Decontamination Team (Additional Duties)

Role summary: To deliver the decontamination cleans both HPV & UV for Trust staff, patients, and their visitors in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness.

• To ensure the decontamination clean is provided along with the infection clean providing a safe environment for Trust staff, patients, and their visitors in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness.
• Report any mechanical defects, pest sightings or building/environment faults to a supervisor.
• Liaise with helpdesk, Trust staff ensuring priority tasks are completed in line with the agreed KPI/SLA timescales.
• Maintain appropriate levels of chemicals and equipment to complete the tasks needed, liaising with the line manager/supervisor to maintain the stock levels.
• Regularly check machinery and equipment, changing filters when necessary and reporting faults as required.
• Follow strict SOPs to ensure all persons do not have access to the area being cleaned as per.
• Ensure that all equipment and materials are used and stored safely in compliance with COSHH regulations.

Additional General Responsibilities

• Arrive in time for duty, adhering to Sodexo uniform.