To maintain the high standard of hygiene and cleanliness found throughout our Plymouth based hospital, we have a need for another committed Housekeeper to help ensure the continued clean and fresh atmosphere our patients have come to expect!
This is a permanent part-time position
Working weekly; Monday, Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday (16 hpw) from 4pm to 8pm
Job summary
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Working in line with clearly defined standards which comply with national policies, and company procedures, the Housekeeper will be responsible for providing a high standard of cleaning to clinical and non-clinical areas within the hospital, maintaining day and time record of areas cleaned.
Main duties of the job
As the Housekeeper, you'll look to ensure that all areas of the hospital are cleaned in line with the requirements specified for that particular individual room. It will be a case of mopping floors, dusting and damp wiping all surfaces including walls, doors, windows, handles and switches, as well as internal glassed areas. You will need to uphold the cleanliness of toilet areas including toilet pans, seats and wash basins.
Through training which will be provided, your housekeeping duties will see you operate varied machinery such as polish and buffer machines, vacuums and laundry machines.
Not only will you look to make sure the wards and the hospital is clean, you will monitor and look for faulty equipment and other potential hazards, ensuring they are made safe or removed and the issue is quickly brought to the attention of the Housekeeping Manager.
About us
The appointed Housekeeper will have come from a very similar background providing that high standard of cleaning. They might well have worked within a clinical or hospital environment in the past!
In addition;
* Will be an effective communicator at all levels, face to face or via phone conversation.
* Computer literate
* Will have basic knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations
* Health and safety conscious, possess a keen eye for detail and take pride in your work
Working at our Plymouth hospital, you will find a strong family team feel throughout. You will be a friendly, approachable, flexible and motivated individual and will possess a genuine focus of care and appreciation of others.
Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective care. When you're part of the Practice Plus Group team, you don't just have a job, you have a career! To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions contact kaleb.gumbs@practiceplusgroup.com. All shortlisted candidates will be contacted but please note, Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to vetting and security checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ make a difference for every patient
To maintain the high standard of hygiene and cleanliness found throughout our Plymouth based hospital, we have a need for another committed Housekeeper to help ensure the continued clean and fresh atmosphere our patients have come to expect!
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
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Additional Criteria
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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
Practice Plus Group
Address
20 Brest Road
International Business Park
Plymouth
PL6 5XP
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
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