Hospital Cleaning & Infection Control Assistant

Responsibilities

To provide, maintain cleaning services in all public, patient, staff and residential areas.

To respond quickly and efficiently to cleaning requests following spillages.

To deliver specialist cleaning processes for furnishings, flooring's and surfaces.

To clean general and patient equipment in accordance with agreed guidance from Infection Control, Matrons and Facilities Managers.

To clean isolation areas, infection areas in accordance with Trust Infection Control Policy.

To clean patient areas ready for re-occupancy.

To assist in maintaining safe and tidy ward/department areas eg removing clutter, unwanted or out of date notices.

To report problems with cleanliness to the housekeeper and/ or supervisor.

To dispose of household, confidential and clinical waste in accordance with legislation and Trust policy.

To maintain and clean manual and electrical cleaning equipment.

To be aware of the safety of other peoples property and belongings.

Maintain confidentiality and privacy of information at all times.

Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines for self and others, by taking action/alerting senior management team if practice appears to contravene policy, or if concerned about any issues.

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