Night Housekeeping Assistant

Job Purpose
To provide a high-quality night cleaning service, maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic environment across designated hospital offices, staff facilities, changing rooms and communal areas, in accordance with hospital cleaning standards and Infection Prevention and Control procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Cleaning Duties
Clean and maintain the following allocated areas:
Meeting Room, all offices.
Corridors and communal areas.
Male and female changing rooms and shower facilities.
Staff Room and Prayer Room.
Cleaning tasks include:
Remove waste and replace bin bags.
Damp dust and disinfect surfaces.
Vacuum carpets and mop hard floors.
Clean walls, doors and skirting boards.
Clean chairs, desks and bins, including wheels and internal surfaces.
Clean high-touch points, including handles, switches, taps, toilets and handrails.
Replenish soap, sanitiser and other consumables.
Carry out high-level dusting and machine floor scrubbing when scheduled.
2. Cleaning Procedures and Infection Control
Follow the approved cleaning schedule and procedures.
Use colour-coded cloths and mop systems correctly.
Wear appropriate PPE.
Prepare and replace cleaning solutions in accordance with approved instructions.
Clean from high to low and from clean areas to dirty areas.
Prevent cross-contamination between areas.
Follow local Infection Prevention and Control requirements.
Maintain good hand hygiene throughout the shift.
3. Equipment and COSHH
Prepare and check all required cleaning equipment before starting.
Use cleaning machinery only when trained and authorised.
Follow COSHH assessments and chemical safety instructions.
Store chemicals and equipment safely.
Clean and disinfect equipment, buckets and the cleaning trolley after use.
Report defective equipment or chemical spillages immediately.
4. Waste Management
Segregate and remove waste in accordance with local procedures.
Transport waste to designated collection points.
Clean bins internally and externally.
Report damaged bins or waste management issues.
5. Completion and Documentation
Complete and sign the nightly cleaning schedule.
Ensure all allocated areas are clean, tidy and ready for use.
Dispose of cleaning solutions safely.
Clean and store equipment and warning signs.
Remove waste and complete hand hygiene.
Report incomplete tasks, maintenance issues and any cleaning concerns to the supervisor.
6. Customer Service and Health & Safety
Treat patients, visitors and colleagues with respect.
Maintain confidentiality and work discreetly during night hours.
Follow Health and Safety and manual handling procedures.
Report hazards, accidents and near misses.
Maintain a safe working environment at all times.

Skills
Documentation

Work arrangement
No