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Domestic Assistant

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Facilities Management
  • Chester

AI generated summary

  • You should be prepared to handle various domestic tasks within a healthcare setting, ensuring cleanliness and supporting patient care without specific qualifications listed.
  • You will clean areas using machinery, manage cleaning supplies, ensure proper equipment use, and maintain stock levels while adhering to safety and security protocols.

Requirements

  • The job posting does not include any specific job requirements, only information about job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • You will carry out cleaning tasks, operating machinery, e.g., buffing machine, vacuum cleaner, moving of buckets of water and cleaning equipment to meet the needs of the area.
  • You will be responsible for the correct use, security and storage of own equipment and cleaning materials, ensuring stock levels are maintained and used appropriately.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Domestic Assistant?

The primary responsibilities include carrying out cleaning tasks, operating cleaning machinery such as buffing machines and vacuum cleaners, and moving cleaning equipment to meet the needs of the area.

What types of equipment will I be using as a Domestic Assistant?

You will be using equipment such as buffing machines, vacuum cleaners, and various cleaning tools and supplies necessary for your tasks.

Is training provided for operating the cleaning machinery?

Yes, training will be provided to ensure you can operate all cleaning machinery safely and effectively.

How do I maintain stock levels of cleaning materials?

You are responsible for monitoring your cleaning supplies and ensuring they are used appropriately. You should report any low stock to your supervisor for restocking.

What should I do if I notice damaged cleaning equipment?

If you notice any damaged cleaning equipment, you should report it to your supervisor immediately to ensure proper maintenance and safety.

Will I need to manage my own cleaning supplies?

Yes, you will be responsible for the correct use, security, and storage of your cleaning supplies and equipment.

Are there specific safety protocols I need to follow?

Yes, you are expected to follow all safety protocols when using cleaning equipment and handling cleaning materials to ensure a safe working environment.

Can I work flexible hours?

Work schedules may vary, so you should discuss any flexibility requirements with your supervisor during the hiring process.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1948
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are one of the largest and busiest acute hospital trusts in Europe and we provide healthcare and specialist services for people from the city of Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber and beyond. We play an important role in the training and education of medical, nursing and dental students, and are a centre of world-class research and pioneering new treatments. Leeds Teaching Hospitals has a budget of £1.4 billion and employs around 20,000 people. Our care and clinical expertise is delivered from seven hospitals on five sites, and they are all joined by our vision to be the best for specialist and integrated care. This includes St James's University Hospital, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds Children's Hospital, Leeds Dental Institute, Chapel Allerton Hospital, Seacroft Hospital and Wharfedale Hospital. Our staff helped to define the values and behaviours that we should work to, and this has become known as The Leeds Way. This forms the foundation of our culture, our ethos and how we work every day.