Housekeeper - North Cotswolds Hospital inMoreton in Marsh inMoreton in Marsh PUBLISHED
TUE 29 OCT 2024
The Housekeeper position at North Cotswolds Hospital with Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust involves being a vital member of the Estates & Facilities Team, responsible for maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the hospital site. The role includes cleaning various areas using methods such as damp dusting and vacuuming, and ensuring compliance with the National Specification of Cleanliness and Infection Control protocols.
Additionally, the Housekeeper will be tasked with preparing and presenting meals and beverages for patients, replenishing consumable supplies, and following cleaning procedures as outlined by the Facilities Supervisor. A flexible attitude is essential to meet the diverse needs of the service, with adherence to safety and hygiene regulations being paramount.
Additionally, the Housekeeper will be tasked with preparing and presenting meals and beverages for patients, replenishing consumable supplies, and following cleaning procedures as outlined by the Facilities Supervisor. A flexible attitude is essential to meet the diverse needs of the service, with adherence to safety and hygiene regulations being paramount.
Work as a member of the Estates & Facilities Team in all areas of the site. Facilities Assistants will be expected to demonstrate a flexible attitude to their work to meet the needs of the service.
Maintains a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness, as defined within the National Specification of Cleanliness.
Prepares and presents patient meals and beverages in inpatient areas in accordance with Food Hygiene procedures.
- Ensure the cleanliness of the environment in accordance with the National Specification of Cleanliness 20or equivalent and to the agreed work schedules. The post holder will clean all areas of the site using a range of methods e.g. High dusting, damp dusting, vacuuming and mopping, in line with the NHS Cleaning Manual.
- Be responsible for maintaining and replenishing stocks of consumable items used within the department, i.e.: paper hand towels, soap, in a safe and responsible manner.
- Adhere to all aspects of Infection Control in all areas of work, including the use of colour coded equipment to ensure there is no spread of infection.
- Follow local procedures for reporting areas cleaned and highlighting issues which have prevented duties being carried out.
- Undertake enhanced cleaning duties under the direction of the Facilities Superviso
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
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- Work as a member of the Estates & Facilities Team in all areas of the site. FacilitiesAssistants will be expected to demonstrate a flexible attitude to their work to meet the needs of the service.
- Maintains a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness, as defined within the National Specification of Cleanliness.
- Prepares and presents patient meals and beverages in inpatient areas in accordance with Food Hygiene procedures.
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