Job summary
You will be working
as part of the Facilities Team at the hospice that covers the Site Technicians,
Housekeepers and Catering staff. The Facilities Team are responsible for the
maintenance, cleaning, catering and H+S of this site as well as the Site
Technicians being responsible for minor maintenance at all our retails outlets
within Essex and Hertfordshire
Your role will
involve deep cleaning of all patient rooms within the In Patient Unit as well
cleaning in offices, kitchens, bathrooms, toilets and meeting rooms.
Fixed Term contract for 6 Months.14 hours per week, to be worked flexibly across 7 days (Monday Sunday) .
Main duties of the job
To
be welcoming and caring to all who come to St. Clare Hospice Centre.
To
respect the needs of patients and visitors for privacy and support.
To
clean all floors, fittings and surfaces, including the cleaning of wash hand
basins, sinks, toilets and fittings in the designated work area, in accordance
to standards set by the Care Quality Commission.
To
ensure paper hand towels, toilet roll, liquid soap and alcohol rub dispensers
are fully stocked at all times.
To
empty all waste bins and clinical waste bins daily being careful to observe
health and safety policy and infection control policy.
To
document cleaning activities for audit purposes.
To
clean domestic equipment and keep domestic equipment storage cupboard clean and
tidy, and report any equipment failures to the Facilities Manager.
To
maintain adequate supplies of cleaning materials and equipment and report any
shortages to the Facilities Manager.
To
work together with the St Clare staff and volunteers to keep the Hospice tidy
and welcoming
To liaise
with the other Housekeepers to plan their work and attendance rota to ensure
cover is maintained at all times
To
cover for colleagues as and when required
To
fulfil other duties as required.
To work weekends and
bank holidays as required
About us
At St Clare
Hospice our vision is that every adult with a life limiting condition in our
local communities should have access to palliative care services wherever and
whenever they need them, so that they can make the most of every moment, no
matter how long they have left to live.
Our many different services provide patients, their families and carers,
with physical, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual support, at home,
or here at the Hospice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
be welcoming and caring to all who come to St. Clare Hospice Centre.
To
respect the needs of patients and visitors for privacy and support.
To
clean all floors, fittings and surfaces, including the cleaning of wash hand
basins, sinks, toilets and fittings in the designated work area, in accordance
to standards set by the Care Quality Commission.
To
ensure paper hand towels, toilet roll, liquid soap and alcohol rub dispensers
are fully stocked at all times.
To
empty all waste bins and clinical waste bins daily being careful to observe
health and safety policy and infection control policy.
To
document cleaning activities for audit purposes.
To
clean domestic equipment and keep domestic equipment storage cupboard clean and
tidy, and report any equipment failures to the Facilities Manager.
To
maintain adequate supplies of cleaning materials and equipment and report any
shortages to the Facilities Manager.
To
work together with the St. Clare staff and volunteers to keep the Hospice tidy
and welcoming
To liaise
with the other Housekeepers to plan their work and attendance rota to ensure
cover is maintained at all times
To
cover for colleagues as and when required
To
fulfil other duties as required.
To
work weekends and bank holidays as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
be welcoming and caring to all who come to St. Clare Hospice Centre.
To
respect the needs of patients and visitors for privacy and support.
To
clean all floors, fittings and surfaces, including the cleaning of wash hand
basins, sinks, toilets and fittings in the designated work area, in accordance
to standards set by the Care Quality Commission.
To
ensure paper hand towels, toilet roll, liquid soap and alcohol rub dispensers
are fully stocked at all times.
To
empty all waste bins and clinical waste bins daily being careful to observe
health and safety policy and infection control policy.
To
document cleaning activities for audit purposes.
To
clean domestic equipment and keep domestic equipment storage cupboard clean and
tidy, and report any equipment failures to the Facilities Manager.
To
maintain adequate supplies of cleaning materials and equipment and report any
shortages to the Facilities Manager.
To
work together with the St. Clare staff and volunteers to keep the Hospice tidy
and welcoming
To liaise
with the other Housekeepers to plan their work and attendance rota to ensure
cover is maintained at all times
To
cover for colleagues as and when required
To
fulfil other duties as required.
To
work weekends and bank holidays as required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the use of industrial cleaning machines
- Understanding of cleaning equipment
- Knowledge of the safe use of chemicals(CoSHH)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills with staff, patients, visitors & volunteers
- Sensitivity to the needs of others
- Ability to listen
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to equality and valuing diversity and understanding of how this applies to own area of work
- Commitment to the aims and charitable objectives of St Clare Hospice
- Committed to own continuing professional learning and development
- Team worker
- Self-motivated
- Trustworthy
- Able to use own initiative
- Flexible approach to working day
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to equality and valuing diversity and understanding of how this applies to own area of work
- Commitment to the aims and charitable objectives of St Clare Hospice
- Committed to own continuing professional learning and development
- Team worker
- Self-motivated
- Trustworthy
- Able to use own initiative
- Flexible approach to working day
Other requirements
Essential
- Will be required to cover for colleagues to ensure 7 days a week cover at all times
- Will be required to work some Bank Holidays and weekends
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the use of industrial cleaning machines
- Understanding of cleaning equipment
- Knowledge of the safe use of chemicals(CoSHH)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills with staff, patients, visitors & volunteers
- Sensitivity to the needs of others
- Ability to listen
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to equality and valuing diversity and understanding of how this applies to own area of work
- Commitment to the aims and charitable objectives of St Clare Hospice
- Committed to own continuing professional learning and development
- Team worker
- Self-motivated
- Trustworthy
- Able to use own initiative
- Flexible approach to working day
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to equality and valuing diversity and understanding of how this applies to own area of work
- Commitment to the aims and charitable objectives of St Clare Hospice
- Committed to own continuing professional learning and development
- Team worker
- Self-motivated
- Trustworthy
- Able to use own initiative
- Flexible approach to working day
Other requirements
Essential
- Will be required to cover for colleagues to ensure 7 days a week cover at all times
- Will be required to work some Bank Holidays and weekends
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.
