Housekeeping Assistant, Alex

Job summary

We are looking for 2 full-time staff to work the following shifts:

Mon-Fri 05:00 - 13:00

Mon-Fri 07:00 - 15:00

We are also looking for 2 part timers to work the following shifts:

Mon-Fri 16:00 - 21:00

Mon-Fri 17:00 - 21:00

Full training will be given to the successful candidates and you will need to work as part of a team and also on your own.

Main duties of the job

Main duties will include:

Emptying bins

Cleaning wards, toilets and corridors

High/low level dusting

Ensuring all training kept up to date

Ensuring audit are actioned within a timely manner

About us

Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Our objectives are simple:

Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

Job responsibilities

Post Title: Housekeeping Assistant

Pay Band: 2

Hours: 2x

1x 20 hours

1x 25 hours

Location / Department: Alexandra Hospital Redditch

Accountable to: Facilities Manager

Reports to: Housekeeping Services Supervisor

Key Working Relationships:

Ward and Departmental staff; patients and visitors.

Job Purpose:

To assist in maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for patients, staff and visitors. To carry out general cleaning duties in all areas of the hospital and to apply specialist-cleaning methods using appropriate materials and equipment where necessary.

Key Duties

Clean allocated work area to the agreed standards and frequencies as detailed in work schedules

Carry our specialised cleaning tasks; including isolation rooms, theatres etc. to agreed standards.

To decontaminate rooms as requested using specialist Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour equipment in line with IPCT guidelines. This will include recording information so that an accurate record of processes is maintained.

Have the ability to follow instructions and to suggest changes in working practices

Use a two way radio system as required

Undertake the safe removal of body fluid spillages in public and communal areas in line with IPCT guidelines

To act as a mentor for newly appointed staff, providing on job training and instruction

Occasional exposure to distressing circumstances vulnerable/aggressive patients

Wear the correct PPE at all times and in line with IPCT guidelines

To clean using the correct method, equipment and materials.

Remove waste from work area and place at collection points in line with departmental procedures

To undertake the cleaning of all surfaces including edges, ledges, fixtures and fittings.

To undertake the cleaning of all hard and soft floors using the correct method and equipment.

To clean sanitary areas using the correct method and equipment.

To carry out high and low level cleaning using the correct method and equipment.

To replenish supplies of paper hand towels, toilet rolls, soap, hand sanitizer and hand conditioner.

Collect patient water jugs and glasses, refill and redistribute.

Reheat patient meals using microwave system and in line with agreed procedures ( KTC only)

Dispose of used patient locker bags and replace with a clean bag.

Collect trays, crockery and beverage cups after meals and beverage service.

Carry out specialised cleaning as specified by the housekeeping supervisor.

Ensure that all work is carried out in a safe manner and hazard warning signs are displayed.

Adhere to the departmental colour coding policy.

Comply with the Trust Infection Control policies and procedures.

Use mechanical equipment as required.

Report defective equipment to the housekeeping supervisor.

Clean equipment after use

Strip and reseal floors.

Use all cleaning chemicals in a safe and appropriate manner.

Working at heights as required

Cleaning of ventilation grilles and light fittings.

Removal and cleaning of radiator covers.

Vision and Values:

The Trust aims to provide local services for local people. It has developed its vision to reflect this commitment.

To continue to be the major provider of acute/specialist services for the people of Worcestershire (and wider) with a strong reputation for providing outstanding, high quality, reliable, accessible and integrated healthcare for local people

Driving this commitment are the Trust-wide signature behaviours:

Do what we say we will do

No Delays, every day

We listen, we learn, we lead

Work together, celebrate together

Confidentiality

The post holder must maintain confidentiality, security and integrity of information relating to patients, staff and other Health Service business.

Health and Safety

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992) and all relevant Trust Health and Safety Policies and Guidance. This ensures that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors to the Trust.

Infection Control

Employees must accept personal responsibility and accountability for Infection Prevention and Control practice. Employees should ensure they are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant Infection Control

policies for minimising the risk of avoidable Health Care Associated Infection. All Employees must undertake annual mandatory updates in Infection Control.

Risk Management

It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all employees of the Trust that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, taking appropriate actions, and reporting all incidents, near misses, and hazards promptly. It is a contractual obligation that all employees must co-operate with any investigations undertaken.

Children and vulnerable adults

You have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children / young people / vulnerable adults that you come into contact with or are responsible for in your job role and sphere of competence.