Job summary Do you have a real passion for housekeeping and a fine eye for detail? If so, we would like to hear from you. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Housekeeper who shares our values to join our Housekeeping team. You will ensure that policies and procedures are rigorously adhered to including Health and Safety, COSHH and Control of Infection. You will also perform laundry duties ensuring all bed linen, curtains, screen curtains and if needed patients own personal laundry is washed, dried and ironed. Your role as a Housekeeper will involve use of mechanical equipment after thorough training such as vacuum cleaners, steamer cleaners and rotowash, ensuring that you clean and store equipment and materials correctly after use. Previous Housekeeping experience in high quality establishments is essential and you should have previous customer service experience and have knowledge of cleaning practices. Confidentiality and the ability to work to high quality standards are essential. You should also have good communication skills, a flexible attitude and be able to work as part of a team. Main duties of the job To provide a high quality housekeeping and laundry service within St Lukes Hospice. Responsible for performing daily, weekly and periodic cleaning tasks as specified on work schedules. Removing rubbish, i.e. emptying bins, removal of clinical waste, bagging up rubbish in correct colour coded bag and taking to allocated collection points. Ensure that Policies and Procedures are rigorously adhered to including Health and Safety, COSHH and Control of Infection. About us St Lukes is an organisation that is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of all those affected by a terminal illness in Sheffield. No patient or family is ever the same, and our journey with each individual is unique. Through the provision of high quality care, support, compassion and respect, we aim to improve the lives of these people at some of the most challenging times of their lives. Our values embody our way of working and they are Dignified, Compassionate, Inspired and Pioneering. Working for St Lukes offers a real opportunity to make a difference to local people. Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £18,400 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number STL1057896 Job locations St Lukes Hospice Little Common Lane Sheffield S11 9NE Job description Job responsibilities 1.0 Key Cleaning Responsibilities 1.1 Responsible for performing daily, weekly and periodic cleaning tasks as specified on work schedules. 1.2 Removing rubbish, i.e. emptying bins, removal of clinical waste, bagging up rubbish in correct colour coded bag and taking to allocated collection points. 1.3 Ensure that Policies and Procedures are rigorously adhered to including Health and Safety, COSHH and Control of Infection. 1.4 Cleaning of all beds and making of beds on discharge of a patient or when a patient is having a bath/shower or therapy. 2.0 Equipment 2.1 Using mechanical equipment after thorough training, i.e. vacuum cleaner, rotary machines, high pressure steamer and rotowash. 2.2 Ensure you are fully competent in using all equipment available in housekeeping to maintain the standard required. 2.3 Clean and store equipment and materials correctly after use. 2.4 Report all breakages or faulty equipment to maintenance Housekeeping Coordinator. 3.0 Key Laundry Responsibilities 3.1 Laundry duties ensuring all bed linen, curtains, screen curtains and if needed patients own personal laundry washed, dried and ironed. 3.2 Ensure all patients clothing is taken to the patients room/bed space. 3.3 Ensure linen is taken and stored in the In Patient Centre Linen room. 3.4 Ensure that all equipment is cleaned and sanitised at end of shift. Job description Job responsibilities 1.0 Key Cleaning Responsibilities 1.1 Responsible for performing daily, weekly and periodic cleaning tasks as specified on work schedules. 1.2 Removing rubbish, i.e. emptying bins, removal of clinical waste, bagging up rubbish in correct colour coded bag and taking to allocated collection points. 1.3 Ensure that Policies and Procedures are rigorously adhered to including Health and Safety, COSHH and Control of Infection. 1.4 Cleaning of all beds and making of beds on discharge of a patient or when a patient is having a bath/shower or therapy. 2.0 Equipment 2.1 Using mechanical equipment after thorough training, i.e. vacuum cleaner, rotary machines, high pressure steamer and rotowash. 2.2 Ensure you are fully competent in using all equipment available in housekeeping to maintain the standard required. 2.3 Clean and store equipment and materials correctly after use. 2.4 Report all breakages or faulty equipment to maintenance Housekeeping Coordinator. 3.0 Key Laundry Responsibilities 3.1 Laundry duties ensuring all bed linen, curtains, screen curtains and if needed patients own personal laundry washed, dried and ironed. 3.2 Ensure all patients clothing is taken to the patients room/bed space. 3.3 Ensure linen is taken and stored in the In Patient Centre Linen room. 3.4 Ensure that all equipment is cleaned and sanitised at end of shift. Person Specification Experience Essential Previous cleaning/housekeeping experience Previous customer service experience Desirable Previous laundry experience Experience in a healthcare environment Person Specification Experience Essential Previous cleaning/housekeeping experience Previous customer service experience Desirable Previous laundry experience Experience in a healthcare environment Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name St Luke’s Hospice Address St Lukes Hospice Little Common Lane Sheffield S11 9NE Employer's website https://www.stlukeshospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)