Job overview
Are you experienced in the cleaning/domestic field? Are you looking for a new opportunity?
Then this could be the role for you!
AWP are looking to recruit a friendly, approachable, and flexible Housekeeper to work within our inpatient ward based at Hillview Lodge. You should have excellent communication skills, be hardworking, and be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team. This position will be in our older adult dementia ward.
As a housekeeper within our site services team, you will play an important part in ensuring we maintain high standards of cleaning within both clinical and non-clinical areas. Our team is trained to cover all elements of the role, including assisting in the catering function of our services, providing flexibility in our workforce and creating more variety in the role.
This role is vital for ensuring healthcare safety and compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
It’s a great opportunity to provide excellent customer service to patients and colleagues throughout the Trust.
Candidates should possess a good basic education, have some knowledge of cleaning procedures, and excellent customer care skills.
* Monday to Friday 07.00 - 13.30 (30.00 hours per week)
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant environment for your service users, staff, and visitors in accordance with the work schedule for your area, in line with the agreed NHS specification. Areas will include but are not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, communal areas, sanitary areas, clinic rooms, kitchens, offices, and corridors.
To replenish stocks of disposable items, i.e., paper hand towels and soap, while working in accordance with all relevant health and safety procedures at all times, e.g., COSHH, Manual Handling.
Completion of cleaning records, signing off areas completed and noting those areas that are inaccessible.
Highlighting to the Hotel Service Supervisor any areas of concern, e.g., ongoing issues around access.
Collection and storage of waste from locations according to the Hospital waste disposal policy.
Operation of a range of cleaning equipment including floor cleaning equipment and steam cleaners, ensuring their safe and effective use, and assessing the condition of equipment and reporting defects.
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