Company Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bank Housekeeper with the skills and experience to join the team at St Cuthbert’s Hospice. The successful candidate will work within the Hospice offices and the IPU to provide a safe and appropriate environment for staff, patients and families. They will maintain an excellent standard of cleanliness within all areas, to ensure Infection Control cleaning is maintained. They will be a team player and have the ability to work as part of a team and have an awareness of health and safety.
You will be required to possess excellent communication skills, be motivated, passionate and have a positive and enthusiastic attitude. You will be expected to be adaptable and to work with flexibility to cover the needs of the service. The role also involves a high degree of physical work. This role is to cover for holidays, absences and sickness. You will be expected to be flexible in the hours you work and available at short notice.
Aim
· Responsible for providing general housekeeping services to clinical and non-clinical areas of the Hospice ensuring high standards of cleanliness are maintained.
· To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in providing a safe and appropriate environment for patients and families.
· Provide an excellent standard of cleanliness and tidiness within the IPU environment to ensure Infection Control cleaning is maintained.
· Perform all cleaning and domestic duties in the Hospice as may be required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain good communication across all departments with staff, volunteers, patients and visitors.
Report any equipment or fittings that require maintenance in line with Hospice procedures
Judgements involving straightforward job related situations
Prioritise cleaning tasks of the IPU in order to deliver a clean working environment,
Clean all areas as detailed in the cleaning schedule and instruction from the Guest Services Manager or Nurse in charge.
Ensure the patient bedrooms / communal rooms are cleaned daily and kept clean and tidy to ensure a safe environment.
Ensure that following discharge, all rooms are deep cleaned in line with Infection Control policies.
To support with the laundry, ensuring linen levels are maintained, ensuring adequate supply is available, tidy and ready for use.
Ability to plan ahead to ensure efficient running of the IPU in terms of meeting cleaning standards.
Carry out quality spot checks through the working day and rectify any issues found.
Normal cleaning duties that will be obtained through practice and practical training.
Carry out laundry procedures as and when instructed.
Ability to move cleaning equipment using physical effort,
Ability to manipulate trolleys and all types of cleaning equipment (electrical and manual).
Assists patients/relatives providing ancillary services and awareness of special requirements when working in patient bedrooms.
Ensure that personal privacy, dignity and confidentiality relating to all aspects of patient care is met.
Be aware of the Health and Safety policies and the requirements of COSHH
Adhere to Infection Control protocols in relation to cleaning and decontamination processes and ensure regular link to infection control group to ensure guidelines are followed.
Comply with Hospice policies and procedures.
May comment on proposed change which applies to own area of work.
Note: This post is deemed to require a Disclosure check via the Disclosure and
Barring Service. Therefore it will be necessary before the appointment to contact the
DBS to check on any relevant criminal background.
Join us in making a meaningful difference by creating a clean, safe space where patients can receive the compassionate care they deserve. We value your dedication and commitment to excellence in maintaining our hospice environment!
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
