The position contributes to the achievement of a physically and environmentally safe workplace/residence through effectively and efficiently maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of all property, fittings, surfaces, equipment and materials to acceptable standards.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Undertake cleaning in accordance with TAIHS Policy and Procedures, and at the advice of Line Manager
* Perform all cleaning tasks within an allocated area as instructed for any shift including:
* Clean and maintain internal and external public areas including toilets, recreational areas, entry ways, foyers, bathroom / toilet blocks, verandas /balconies, stairs et
* Sweep, mop floors, dusting
* Bathrooms and bathroom fixtures, showers, toilets etc
* Internal and low level external window cleaning
* Clean tables and chairs
* Windows, fans, air vent covers
* Cleaning of outside of fridges excluding drug, vaccine and blood fridges
* Attend and clean casual spills
* Ensure appropriate signage is in place when 'wet cleaning' is in progress
* Adhere to cleaning procedures for specialised areas including the Primary Health clinic areas and outreach clinical area(as applicable to work location)
* Maintain tidy and clean linen storage
* Put out new linen bags and take full linen bags to linen collection areas/ trolleys (as applicable to work location)
* Follow colour code procedures for reusable / single use cleaning equipment
* Replenish consumables including but not limited to hand towels, toilet paper, liquid soap
* Ensure all cleaning equipment is in good working order
* Maintain adequate stock supply at all times (as appropriate to work location)
* Store and secure cleaning equipment, chemicals, machinery and stock in the work location
* Receipt, checking and unpacking of non-sterile stores delivery (as applicable to work location)
* Removal of waste
* Clean and remove Garbage Bins for collecting all types of waste and recycling, replacing bin liners
* Collect all waste, recycling, and dispose of waste through the designated waste streams
* If segregation or other problems are observed report to the manager
* Perform all waste management duties associated with infectious cleaning procedure. This includes collection and disposal of general waste (all clinical waste, sharps containers will be removed by health staff)
* Ensure all MSDS are available and current
* Ensure the economic use of all materials and equipment
* Promotes & contributes to a safe, secure environment for staff, clients and visitors
* Other cleaning duties as directed by the Facilities Lead/Senior Cleaning Supervisor
* Report on equipment and material usage and requirements.
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For all inquiries contact – Applications open for 3 weeks (until 12/12)