Housekeeping Assistant

Contract: Permanent 25 hours per week (7 day flexible rota)

Salary: £16,800.74 (FTE £25,201.11) pa

Location: HA3 0YG (base)

Closing Date: 1st November 2024 (noon)

St Luke’s Hospice is dedicated to providing compassionate care and support to patients and their families during challenging times. We strive to create a comfortable and welcoming environment, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene. We are currently seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Housekeeping Assistant to join our team. Our Housekeeping Assistants ensure a high standard of hygiene, cleanliness, and safety throughout the hospice. This role requires a responsible attitude, the ability to work unsupervised, and the development and maintenance of effective working relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Cleanliness: Maintain all areas to the highest standards using appropriate infection control and disinfection procedures.
• Laundry: Ensure the efficient operation of the laundry with a focus on infection control.
• Equipment Maintenance: Keep equipment and materials clean and hygienic, reporting any health hazards.
• Supplies Management: Replenish disposable items as needed and report high usage or losses.
• Safety: Use correct warning signs during floor cleaning duties.
• Protective Measures: Properly use Personal Protective Equipment, colour coding systems, and waste management systems to minimise cross-contamination.
• Equipment Operation: Follow correct procedures for operating equipment and moving/handling to avoid injury and damage.
• Documentation: Complete all required checklists and documentation.
• Training: Attend relevant training sessions and staff meetings.
• Communication: Maintain good communication with all levels of staff and develop a cascade of information.
• Patient Interaction: Communicate politely and courteously with patients, their relatives, and visitors.
• Incident Reporting: Report incidents, accidents, and near misses using the hospice’s reporting systems.
• Compliance: Adhere to the hospice’s legal requirements related to Fire, Manual Handling, and Health and Safety, attending mandatory updates.
• Additional Duties: Perform any other duties as required by the Director of Clinical Services or Department Manager.

Requirements:

• General Housekeeping Experience
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels
• Basic IT Skills
• Self motivated and able to use initiative
• Ability to maintain high standards
• Flexible to work on an adhoc basis to cover absences

If you are interested in joining the Hospice, you can click on the apply button below to fill out an application form.

Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed to be made during any part of the recruitment process.

St Luke’s Hospice are equal opportunity employers and particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.

Please note: We will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK. We will not be able to obtain a work permit on your behalf.