Housekeeper - Market Harborough in Market Harborough inMarket Harborough PUBLISHED THU 6 FEB 2025 Jump to job information section

Band 2 PERMANENT

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust rPExmVG6

Job description

Would you like to improve the experience of being in hospital for our patients?

Are you passionate about being part of a team who aim to provide excellent care and support to our patients?

If the answer is yes then this role could be for you!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Housekeeper on ward 1 at St Lukes Hospital. The ward specialises in stroke care and is one of thirteen wards which form the Trusts Inpatient Community Health Services division.

You are welcome to visit during the application process to give you an insight to the role. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact

You will work your contracted weekly hours between 07.00 and 19.30 over a roster covering Monday to Sunday including bank holidays.

Free parking is available on site.

The local bus transport network has a stop near the hospital.

The Trust encourages a healthy work life balance and flexible working opportunities are available.

Housekeepers are a vital part of our ward teams and aid the nursing and multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent patient care. This role includes but is not limited to -

Helping patients with their nutrition and hydration to include serving meals, assisting patients to feed themselves or feeding them.
Maintaining a clean, tidy and welcoming ward environment.
Sitting with patients who may require one to one support and supervision.
Managing stores and store rooms.
Working closely with the Ward Manager in maintaining and monitoring clinical and environmental standards including the use of audit tools.

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To work as a housekeeper in the UK, you should possess a variety of skills and qualities that will help you perform your duties effectively. Here are some essential skills and attributes needed for the role:

1. Attention to Detail: Being thorough in cleaning and organizing is crucial, as even small oversights can affect the quality of work.

2. Time Management: Housekeepers often have multiple tasks to complete in a limited time, so effective organization and prioritization are important.

3. Physical Stamina: The job can be physically demanding, requiring lifting, bending, and being on your feet for extended periods.

4. Cleaning Skills: Knowledge of cleaning techniques, products, and equipment is vital. This includes understanding how to clean different surfaces and materials effectively.

5. Organizational Skills: Housekeepers need to maintain order and cleanliness in various spaces, so being organized helps in planning and executing tasks efficiently.

6. Communication Skills: Good communication is important for understanding client needs, reporting issues, and possibly working with other staff.

7. Discretion and Trustworthiness: Housekeepers often work in private homes or sensitive environments, making it essential to respect privacy and maintain confidentiality.

8. Basic Food Safety: If involved with kitchen cleaning or meal preparation, basic knowledge of food hygiene standards is beneficial.

9. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to troubleshoot and find solutions to issues that may arise during the cleaning process.

10. Flexibility: Being adaptable to varying schedules and undertaking different tasks as needed is often required.

11. Customer Service Orientation: Providing a pleasant environment and ensuring client satisfaction is key, especially in roles that involve direct interaction with homeowners or guests.

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Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust rPExmVG6

Job description

About us If you like what you’ve read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto ‘apply for this job’ and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the Job Description and Person Specification.

Requirements

Benefits

About us
If you like what you’ve read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto ‘apply for this job’ and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the Job Description and Person Specification.