Domestic Assistant - West Cornforth Medical Centre

Domestic Assistant - West Cornforth Medical Centre

• Check stock of cleaning materials and order as necessary - making effective use of resources
• Defrost fridge & clean any kitchen cupboards that need attention
• Spot clean any carpet stains
• Empty vacuum bag
• Put rubbish and clinical waste out for collection on correct days

Daily tasks

• Vacuum all areas of the surgery that have been in use
• Empty bins and paper shredder into correctly coloured bags:
  • Clinical Waste - Yellow Sacks (full sacks to be left outside in wheelie bin)
  • Re cycling Paper - Blue Sacks
  • Shredding Material - Blue Sacks
• Clean all sinks and working surfaces that have been in use
• Clean and disinfect all toilets
• Damp dust all surfaces that have been in use
• Tidy rooms ready for use
• Notify Practice Manager / Assistant Practice Manager of any breakages or hazards
• Wash up any crockery etc from consulting rooms and staff room
• Wash floors in treatment / consulting rooms
• Check towels and replace as necessary; tea towels to be changed daily
• Maintain supplies of refreshments in the staff room
• Maintain supplies of cleaning materials
• Disinfect all patient couches twice weekly
• Turn off lights, set alarm and lock the building when leaving
• Provide additional cover as required
• Attend staff meetings when requested
• Participate in audit when required - particularly in relation to infection control

Weekly tasks

• Polish furniture
• Clean telephones with cleaner provided
• Check stock of cleaning materials and order as necessary - making effective use of resources
• Defrost fridge & clean any kitchen cupboards that need attention
• Spot clean any carpet stains
• Empty vacuum bag
• Put rubbish and clinical waste out for collection on correct days

Monthly tasks

• Clean inside any windows that need attention
• Check and wash plastic toys

Six Monthly tasks

• Check disposable curtains in the consulting rooms and replace as necessary

Annual tasks

• Liaise with the Assistant Practice Manager regarding carpet cleaning (contractors used)
• Check and wash any curtains or blinds

Person Specification Qualifications

• Good written and verbal use of English
• Willingness and ability to develop new skills
• Communicates effectively with patients, carers and professional colleagues
• Demonstrates concern and empathy
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment
• Demonstrates respect for patients' privacy and dignity
• Experience of working within boundaries of responsibility
• Experience of working within environments covered by strict confidentiality
• Experience of working within a team
• Works well under pressure
• Has a can do attitude with a willingness to assist
• Demonstrates an understanding of the Data Protection Act and patient confidentiality, clinical and information governance and Caldicott requirements

Experience

• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience of working within a health care environment
• Experience of infection control procedures

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will necessitate a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.