Housekeeper

Job summary

To ensure a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the hospice, through adhering to recognised policies and procedures. To be able to work unsupervised across the hospice building. To work alongside the other departments and teams across the Hospice. To ensure confidentiality at all times.

Main duties of the job

Managing the day to day housekeeping workload to ensure timely completion of work. Perform all housekeeping duties in the Hospice building as required, Use the cleaning schedules to ensure all work is undertaken and recorded as per policies and procedures. Observe specialist cleaning requirements in relevant areas (e.g in-patient unit, and treatment rooms) as instructed, to ensure a high degree of cleanliness and minimise the risk of cross infection. Follow relevant policies and procedures in role to ensure infection prevention and control is adhered to at all times. Replenish disposable items as required, reporting high usage or losses to the housekeeping supervisor Attend all training sessions required for the role, including all mandatory and statutory education annually. Prioritise a changing workload, often working under pressure, keeping all team members up to date with changes in schedules or tasks. Maintain departmental records and checklists / cleaning schedules as required. Ensure that all supplies are used economically, according to any specified procedures, and that waste is kept to a minimum. Report any accidents and/or incidents using the relevant forms as soon as possible. Report any breakdowns or defects in equipment to the relevant administrator. Observe safe working practices current national recommendations and legislation. Manage waste in the Hospice, recycling appropriate waste where possible. Ensure laundry requirements are carried out for relevant departments.

About us

St Marys provides care and comfort for patients living with any life shortening illness or long term condition and their family. We support people from the moment of diagnosis and their families for longer.