Caretaker / Cleaner
Company
Bridges Ltd
Location
Abu Dhabi
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
10 hours ago
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Job Description
The Bridges Medical Centre is looking for a caretaker / cleaner. We are happy to combine the jobs of 2 members of staff who have retired or keep the jobs separate, depending on applicant preferences. The cleaning part of the job is for a defined area of the building for 2.5 hours (potentially increasing to 3.5) a day. This can be worked either early morning 6am to 8am or evening 6pm to 8pm. The caretaker part of the job is 8 hours and can be worked flexibly. There is a requirement to cover annual leave for the cleaner of Littlemoor Surgery.
The Bridges is a large, busy, friendly practice. We have a range of clinical, cleaning and admin staff who work together as a team. We are looking for a hard working individual to provide a high standard of cleanliness for our patients and staff.
Main duties of the job
The cleaning part of the role is for a defined part of the building as other cleaners are employed to clean the rest. Cleaning needs to be done daily to a high standard, particularly in clinical areas. Flexibility is needed as rooms are in use at different times.
The caretaker part of the role includes simple DIY, stock ordering, general maintenance tasks and liaising with contractors. The role is based at The Bridges but includes Littlemoor Surgery.
We are a large, friendly, cohesive team. We work hard to provide the best possible care for our patients.
Free staff parking, NHS pension and cycle to work scheme are available.
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The Bridges is a large, busy, friendly practice. We have a range of clinical, cleaning and admin staff who work together as a team. We are looking for a hard working individual to provide a high standard of cleanliness for our patients and staff.
Main duties of the job
The cleaning part of the role is for a defined part of the building as other cleaners are employed to clean the rest. Cleaning needs to be done daily to a high standard, particularly in clinical areas. Flexibility is needed as rooms are in use at different times.
The caretaker part of the role includes simple DIY, stock ordering, general maintenance tasks and liaising with contractors. The role is based at The Bridges but includes Littlemoor Surgery.
We are a large, friendly, cohesive team. We work hard to provide the best possible care for our patients.
Free staff parking, NHS pension and cycle to work scheme are available.
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