Domestic Assistant (Cleaner)
Location: Leicester City Centre
Contract Type: Temp
Hours: 9.5 hours per week (Flexible shifts Monday to Friday)
Rate: £12 Per Hour (PAYE)
About Us:
We are looking to expand our team with a Domestic Assistant to support the cleanliness and infection control standards of our facilities in Leicester. We believe in delivering patient-centred, not-for-profit healthcare for all, and we need enthusiastic and reliable individuals to help maintain the high standards of our practice environment.
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated Domestic Assistant to join our team in Leicester city centre. The role will involve cleaning and sanitising various patient areas, waiting rooms, and communal spaces, ensuring they meet infection control standards. You will be responsible for maintaining hygiene and cleanliness across different areas of the site, including clinical rooms, offices, waiting areas, WCs, kitchenettes, and conference rooms.
Key Responsibilities:
* Clinical Rooms: Steam clean floors (especially edges), wipe and polish surfaces, empty rubbish bins, manage clinical waste, tidy sinks, ensure adequate supplies of paper roll, soap, alcohol gel, etc.
* Offices and Administration Areas: Vacuum carpets, wipe and polish surfaces, clean computers and phones, tidy work areas.
* Waiting Areas and WCs: Use electric floor scrubbers and steam cleaners, dust and polish fittings, ensure cleanliness and hygiene.
* Kitchenette & Conference Rooms: Clean sinks, cupboards, fridge, microwave, and ensure supplies are stocked, mop floors, and manage waste.
* Shower Room & Bins: Maintain cleanliness and supplies, take rubbish to external store, and ensure recycling standards are met.
* Health & Safety: Report hazards and ensure compliance with infection control procedures.
Person Specification:
* Essential:
o General cleaning experience
o Experience in clinical cleaning
o Knowledge of infection control and CQC guidelines
o Good written and spoken English
o Enthusiastic, flexible, non-judgmental, sensitive, and empathetic
o Ability to travel to various venues within an acceptable time frame
* Desirable:
o Clinical cleaning experience
o Knowledge of CQC guidance and infection control
o Ability to maintain high cleaning standards in a healthcare setting
What We Offer:
* Flexible working hours (9.5 hours per week)
* A supportive and inclusive working environment
* Opportunity to make a difference in the healthcare of marginalized communities