Housekeeper

We are looking for a Housekeeper with previous experience of healthcare domestic cleaning to work 35 hours a week over a 4 week rota, working every other weekend. To provide an effective and professional housekeeping and laundry service within the Hospice, working as part of the multi-professional team. To carry out duties according to the philosophy of the Hospice acting at all times in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence.

**Cleaning (clinical and non-clinical areas)**

Vacuum cleaning

Damp dusting, high dusting and polishing (as appropriate to area)

Wet and dry mopping

Window cleaning (internal only)

Tile, paint work and wall washing

Cleaning of all sanitary equipment and washroom areas

Emptying and cleaning of waste receptacles (clinical and non-clinical waste) and removal to external collection points as per waste management procedures

Curtain hanging/changing as scheduled or as required with support from Maintenance

Periodic “deep cleaning” of areas.

Spray cleaning / scrubbing floor surfaces using specialist equipment

The safe and secure storage of all cleaning and hardware equipment, and materials, during and after use.

Perform ‘barrier’ cleans as necessary

Complete extensive Pandemic/Final Room clean ensuring the necessary procedures are followed

Assist delegation of duties to volunteers.

**Laundry**

Sorting items prior to washing following infection control procedures.

Loading and operating washing machines.

Tumble drying and finishing with hand iron / rotary iron

Storing clean linen to cupboards and keeping cupboards clean and tidy.

Delivery of clean linen trolleys to designated areas on the In-patient and Wellbeing Services units.

Assist delegation of duties to volunteers.

**General**

Reporting equipment faults, breakdowns or other repairs to the Facilities Co-ordinator.

Maintain a cleaning store with minimum / maximum supplies for both the housekeeping and laundry areas, ensuring resources are optimised.

Ensure all cleaning and laundry tasks are carried out in accordance with Willowbrook Hospice policy on Infection Control and colour coding procedures.

Carry out all duties with regard to the Health & Safety at Work Regulation.

You are required (on an annual basis) to attend and comply with the mandatory training requirements, plus any other training as deemed appropriate.

To be competent of the nature of the substances worked with and the risks created by exposure to those substances (COSHH).

To be competent of the nature of particular risks associated with work routines (risk assessment data).

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £19,913.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime

Schedule:

- Flexitime

Work Location: In person