Housekeeper

2 weeks ago

Durham, United Kingdom St Cuthbert's Hospice Full time

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

**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.

**If not heard from us by 30th November, please assume you have not been shortlisted**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 15 per week

**Salary**: £10.90 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Hospice continues with requirements to wear masks. Visitors and Staff are required to do Lateral Flow tests and PCR tests, provided by Hospice.

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner: 1 year (preferred)
- Good communication Skills: 1 year (preferred)
- Taking responsibility for standard of work: 1 year (preferred)
- working as part of a team: 1 year (preferred)
- Cleaning Duties in Similar Environment: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/11/2023
Reference ID: HK1123

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