Job responsibilities
Housekeeping Assistant
Pay Band 2
Hours 8 hours per week
Contract Permanent
Location Alexandra
Hospital, Housekeeping
Accountable
to Facilities Manager
Reports
to Housekeeping Supervisor
Key Working Relationships Ward and Departmental staff, patients and
visitors.
Job
Purpose is to
assist in maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for patients, staff and
visitors. To carry out general cleaning duties in all areas of the hospital and
to apply specialist-cleaning methods using appropriate materials and equipment
where necessary.
Key Duties
Clean allocated work area to
the agreed standards and frequencies as detailed in work schedules
Carry our specialised cleaning tasks, including isolation rooms,
theatres etc. to agreed standards.
To decontaminate rooms as requested using specialist Hydrogen
Peroxide Vapour equipment in line with IPCT guidelines. This will include
recording information so that an accurate record of processes is maintained.
Have the ability to follow instructions.
Undertake the safe removal of body fluid spillages in public and
communal areas in line with IPCT guidelines.
Wear the correct PPE at all times and in line with IPCT guidelines
Remove waste from work area and place at collection points in line
with departmental procedures
To undertake the cleaning of all surfaces including edges, ledges,
fixtures and fittings.
To undertake the cleaning of all hard and soft floors using the
correct method and equipment.
To clean sanitary areas using the correct method and equipment.
To replenish supplies of paper hand towels, toilet rolls, soap,
hand sanitizer and hand conditioner.
Collect patient water jugs and glasses, refill and redistribute.
Ensure that all work is carried out in a safe manner and hazard
warning signs are displayed.
Adhere to the departmental colour coding policy.
Comply with the Trust Infection Control policies and procedures.
Report defective equipment to the housekeeping supervisor.
Clean equipment after use.
Our Shared Values and Behaviours
We are committed to delivering outstanding care and creating
a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and supported. We seek
individuals who share our purpose of helping people live healthier, more
fulfilling lives, and who are motivated by our mission to be the best team we
can be. You will be expected to uphold our values by communicating openly,
acting with kindness, showing respect for others and taking responsibility for
your actions. These values guide how we work together and continually improve
the care we provide.
Our
values are
Being open and honest
we all communicate clearly and honestly, asking for
help when we need it, and making it easier for the people around us to
share
ideas and concerns.
Ensuring people feel cared
for
we all take responsibility
for actively supporting and nurturing a kind and compassionate environment for ourselves and
others.
Showing respect for
everyone we all act with consideration
and fairness,
valuing each other as individuals and appreciating our different
perspectives.
Standard Clauses
The purpose of this post should remain constant, but the
duties and responsibilities may vary over time within the overall role and
level of the post. The post holder may
from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties. Any such changes will be made in discussion
with the post holder in the light of service needs.
Competence
The post holder is responsible for limiting their actions to
those which they feel competent to undertake.
If the post holder has any doubts as to their competence during the
course of their duties, then they should immediately speak to their line
manager or supervisor.
Codes of conduct
All employees of the Trust who are required to be registered
with a professional body, to enable them to practise within their profession,
are required to comply with their code of conduct and requirements of their
professional registration. Those staff
that are not required to be registered with a professional body are required to
comply with the Trusts codes of conduct.
Confidentiality
The post holder must maintain confidentiality, security and
integrity of information relating to patients, staff and other Health Service
business.
Health and Safety
Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on
them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and the Manual Handling
Operations Regulations (1992) and all relevant Trust Health and Safety Policies
and Guidance. This ensures that the
agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for
employees, patients and visitors to the Trust.
Infection Control
Employees must accept personal responsibility and
accountability for Infection Prevention and Control practice. Employees should ensure they are familiar
with, and comply with, all relevant Infection Control policies for minimising
the risk of avoidable Health Care Associated Infection. All Employees must undertake annual mandatory
updates in Infection Control.
Commitment to Improvement
Our improvement methodology supports delivery of our
strategic objectives by equipping teams with the skills and mindset to drive
continuous improvement. It promotes a shared approach to identifying,
communicating, and measuring change to enhance care quality and safety. You
will be expected to take part in relevant training to support this.
Non-Smoking Policy
The Trusts approach to
smoking is in line with the governments on-going initiatives for an eventual
smoke-free environment. It aims to adhere to the Worcestershire Health
Community Campaign to help Worcestershire stop smoking.
A no smoking environment
policy exists within all Trust premises including entrances and exits to
hospital buildings and on other Trust property. In June
2014 a ban was implanted which meant staff, contractors and volunteers were no
longer permitted to smoke in any of the hospital grounds, including car
parks.
Further to this, The
Alexandra, Kidderminster and Worcestershire Royal Hospitals, have all become
smoke free to all patients and visitors as of 17 June 2015. This means that, as well as staff, members of
the public, patients and visitors are not allowed to smoke in any of the acute
hospital grounds, including car parks.
Risk Management
It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of
all employees of the Trust that they fulfil a proactive role towards the
management of risk in all of their actions.
This entails the risk assessment of all situations, taking appropriate
actions, and reporting all incidents, near misses, and hazards promptly. It is a contractual obligation that all
employees must co-operate with any investigations undertaken.
Children and vulnerable adults
You have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the
welfare of the children / young people / vulnerable adults that you come into
contact with or are responsible for in your job role and sphere of competence.
Disclosure and Barring Service
The Trust aims to promote equality of opportunity for all,
with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. Criminal records will be taken into account
for recruitment purposes, only when the conviction is relevant. As the Trust meets the requirements in
respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974,
all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record
check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is
confirmed. This will include details of
cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions. Postholders may periodically be asked to
undertake a re-check.
The Trust is legally required to check all staff against the
Disclosures and Barring Services Childrens and Vulnerable Adults barring lists
if they engage in what is defined as Regulated Activity or Controlled
Activity: Regulated Activity is defined as working closely with children or
vulnerable adults, paid or unpaid, on a frequent or intensive basis. Controlled activity is work that provides
opportunities for contact with children or vulnerable adults.
Equality and Diversity
The Trust promotes policies and practices that challenge
discrimination, promote equality, respect individual needs, preferences and
choices, and protects human rights. The
Trust has a clear commitment to equality for all in employment practices based
on an applicants ability, skills and aptitude for the post. A range of equality & diversity policy
initiatives are in place and all successful applicants are expected to familiarise
themselves with these. It is therefore
the duty of every employee to comply with the detail and spirit of these
policies and the law at all times. Any
issues or concerns you have should be taken up with your manager or the human
resource team as soon as possible.
Dignity
All employees must treat each person as an individual,
offering a personalised service respecting peoples dignity and modesty at all
times.
Conflict of Interest
The Trust is responsible for ensuring that the service
provided for patients and its care meet the highest standard. Equally, it is responsible for ensuring that
staff do not abuse their official position for personal gain or to benefit
their family or friends. The Trusts
Standing Orders require any member of staff to declare any interest, direct or
indirect, with contracts involving the Trust.
Staff are not allowed to further their private interests in the course
of their NHS duties.
