Housekeeping Assistant
2 weeks ago
Job summary
The post is at Savernake Hospital Marlborough
We are looking for a housekeeper to join our existing team to help ensure all areas are kept to the highest standards.
We couldn't run our sites without you and the fantastic work you will do keeping our wards, departments and areas clean, tidy, reducing the risk of infections and effectively helping keep our staff well and our patients safe.
Our people are working hard behind the scenes to provide safe, clean, well maintained environments for patients and their NHS colleagues during this challenging time. You will become part of a team who are passionate about supporting the NHS and its people in their vital work by keeping premises clean and safe.
Main duties of the job
As you would expect, we do have set cleaning standards and NHS guidelines to work towards, so whilst there is no experience required, we will fully train you on all of this. The work can be physically demanding and we don't shy away from this, however, we know that this will also be what motivates you.
Of course we want you to be friendly, reliable and conscientious as this role isn't just about vacuuming and cleaning, it's about being part of a whole team of staff working together to ensure the best environment for our patients to receive their treatments.
About us
We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR values of the organisation:
Service - We will put our patients first
Teamwork - We will work together
Ambition - We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect - We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake cleaning duties throughout the sites, which will include clinical departments, offices, sanitary and communal areas. Empty, cleaning and relining general and clinical waste bins, segregating waste for disposal to appropriate holding areas. Replenishing supplies of soap, toilet rolls, paper towels etc. Periodic cleaning maintenance of carpets and other floor surfaces. Maintaining departmental records where appropriate, eg cleaning forms, temperature sheets etc Occasional curtain changing. Using all equipment and cleaning products in accordance to the manufacturers instructionsPlease see the attached job description and person specification for full details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
General educational level of numeracy and literacy Basic food hygiene knowledge/qualification Basic Health and Safety knowledge/qualification
Desirable
Control of infection knowledge
Experience
Essential
Cleaning background
Desirable
NHS background
Skills
Essential
Interpersonal communication Ability to follow and convey written instructions/notes Physical skills/abilities to undertake cleaning duties